Iran deputy FM says country ready for diplomacy and war

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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says Tehran is finalising its response to US considerations on a proposal submitted by Iran during the UN General Assembly, state news agency IRNA reports.

However, he says Iran remains prepared for both diplomacy and military confrontation.

In an interview with Al Araby television, Gharibabadi says Tehran will continue participating in talks with Washington while maintaining its readiness to defend the country under any scenario.

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