{
  "id": 3912478,
  "title": "Iran's Araghchi says diplomacy with US 'not impossible' if Washington recognises 'pressure does not work'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/irans-araghchi-says-diplomacy-with-us-not-impossible-if-washington",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T06:57:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irans-araghchi-says-diplomacy-us-not-impossible-if-washington-recognises"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that resuming diplomatic efforts with the United States is not impossible, but it depends on Washington understanding that pressure is not an effective strategy. In a post on X, Araghchi outlined the steps needed to reestablish diplomatic relations, emphasizing the importance of trust, respectful communication, acknowledgment of rights, and adherence to commitments. He acknowledged having productive discussions with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. Araghchi reiterated that the path to diplomacy is open if the U.S. recognizes that pressure is futile.",
  "summary": "Iran's Araghchi says diplomacy with US 'not impossible' if Washington recognises 'pressure does not work' Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said that continuing diplomacy efforts with the US is not impossible, but it relies on Washington \"understanding that pressure does not work\". \"Putting diplomacy back on track isn't impossible. It hinges on U.S. understanding of one simple fact:…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "US to prioritize economic pressure on Iran at G20 finance meeting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/us-to-prioritize-economic-pressure-on-iran-at-g20-finance-meeting",
        "published": "2026-08-28T06:30:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}