Event Brief
Araghchi says Iran continued war to secure ceasefire
By The BriefBrief · Sources (10)
Filed: Aug 18, 2026 at 5:10 AM ET
Summary: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran pushed the US to agree to a ceasefire on Iran’s terms.
WHO: Abbas Araghchi
WHAT: Said Iran refused a ceasefire and continued the war until the US agreed to a ceasefire and negotiations on Iran’s terms
WHEN: Aug 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: He was reacting to US President Donald Trump’s remarks about Iran surrender and a deal timeline.
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