Iran tells US there is no military solution to Middle East war

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Iran’s top diplomat said there is no military solution to the conflict with the United States, as negotiations remain stalled. The article describes the US and Israeli bombardment campaign and economic pressure, with Iran’s attempted blockade of the Strait of Hormuz a central point of contention.

Iran’s top diplomat insisted on Sunday that there would be no military solution to the United States’ war against the Islamic republic, with talks on ending the conflict apparently at an impasse. A campaign of heavy bombardment failed to bring a decisive close to the war launched by the US and Israel in late February, and Washington in recent weeks has dialled back military operations in favour of economic pressure. The main point of contention remains Iran’s attempt to blockade the Strait of...