Iran Prepared for War but Ready to Negotiate With U.S., Foreign Minister Says NYT Par :Aurelien Breeden and Sanam Mahoozi 12 janvier 2026 à 13:58 The comments came after President Trump said he was “ looking at some very strong options” to curb Iran’s harsh repression of anti-government protests. © Joseph Eid/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesIran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, in Beirut, Lebanon, last week. On Monday, he expressed an openness to negotiations with the United States.