Iran's Araghchi Hopes For 'Rationality' From US Amid Signs Renewed War Could Erupt

On Sunday Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi weighed in on current peace discussions which are being mediated via Qatar. He expressed that Tehran is ready to egage in serious diplomacy but hopes to see 'rationality' from the US side. We previously featured details of a draft framework being offered and examined.

"We are making our efforts in this direction and hope that there is rationality on the other side to prefer diplomacy to other paths,"  Araghchi said. The statement comes amid widespread reports that the Trump White House could order a new major bombing campaign soon after Tuesday's midterm elections.

via Tehran Times

But he also alluded to the fresh orders that Iran's supreme commander-in-chief, which is the Ayatollah, conveyed to senior military officials.

"Our armed forces also have a very clear mission and, drawing on the experiences of the past two wars, are much stronger than before," the FM stated.

Iran says Hormuz could be reopened within two days if conditions met...

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had on Saturday put his military on heightened alert, ordering military commanders to ensure an immediate and desvastating response to