- Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has denied claims that Iran requested negotiations or a ceasefire, stating the country will "fight as long as it takes."
- Araghchi told CBS News that Iran is ready to defend itself until President Donald Trump acknowledges the conflict as an "illegal war with no victory."
- Trump had previously claimed Iran requested a ceasefire but said that he was not ready for a deal as the terms were "not good enough yet".
- Trump also said that US forces had "totally demolished" military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, suggesting further bombing "just for fun."
- These developments occurred as Israel launched "wide-scale" strikes on Iran, marking the third week of the ongoing conflict between the nations.
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