Iran's Araghchi Restates Two-Day Proposal: End the War on All Fronts or Face a Harsh Response
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi restated on Sunday, November 8, in a post on X and in interviews with Iranian state media, that Iran's 'two-day proposal' remains in force: if the United States meets Iran's requirements, including ending the war on all fronts, Iran will respond in kind, including by reopening the Strait of Hormuz; if Washington chooses war, Iran's forces will deliver a harsh response.
American voters have made their choice, Araghchi wrote, and now it is the White House's turn to choose. Iran's vigilant, battle-hardened warriors, he said, would 'rain down hell' on the side that chooses war. Multiple outlets read the remarks as a two-day ultimatum to Washington. Iranian officials have said mediation travel by Qatar and Pakistan paused after the U.S. midterm elections, stalling progress toward an agreement.
Washington responded the same day: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in Florida on November 8 that Iran's demands were unacceptable, and President Trump told CNN that renewed strikes on Iran were 'extremely unlikely' if talks progress, while stressing that U.S. forces stand ready. GSM reported both statements the same day.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical artery for global oil shipments. Whether the U.S.-Iran talks resume, and whether Iran's two-day statement turns into action, will become clear over the next two days.
Related: Trump Tells CNN Renewed Strikes on Iran 'Extremely Unlikely' If Talks Progress
(Source: Iranian Foreign Ministry)
Source: Iranian Foreign Ministry
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 图：伊朗外交部长 Abbas Araghchi 资料图（2026年，阿曼政府开放政府许可），经Wikimedia Commons，本站档案图复用。 / Photo: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (2026, Open Government Licence Oman), via Wikimedia Commons; GSM archive reuse.
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