--- title: "Iran Ready for War and Diplomacy, Foreign Minister Says" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/iran-ready-for-war-and-diplomacy-foreign-minister-says" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/iran-ready-for-war-and-diplomacy-foreign-minister-says" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/iran-ready-for-war-and-diplomacy-foreign-minister-says.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/iran-ready-for-war-and-diplomacy-foreign-minister-says" category: "Politics" area: "Middle East" published: "2026-09-27T16:45:49.208Z" source_reported: "2026-09-27T16:33:43.000Z" updated: "2026-09-27T16:45:49.208Z" trust_score: 58 critic_score: 67 hype_score: 48 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-27T16:45:08.734785+00:00" --- # Iran Ready for War and Diplomacy, Foreign Minister Says *Tehran proposes seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz in exchange for US actions.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 58 of 100, higher is better. Central claims are attributed to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, with two full reports and 20 digests. - Craft 67 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is clear and holds together, with quotes and attribution. Some outlets are digests only. - Hype 48 of 100, lower is better. Headlines and digests use strong language like 'doomsday war' and 'war of annihilation'. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Iran is prepared for both diplomatic negotiations and military conflict with the US, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. - Araghchi proposed a seven-day plan that would see the Strait of Hormuz reopened in exchange for US actions, including the release of frozen assets and an end to sanctions. - The US, through President Trump and UN Ambassador Mike Waltz, has rejected Iran's proposal. - Trump stated the proposal did not meet his requirements, while Waltz described it as a 'cynical attempt'. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Iran is ready for diplomacy while simultaneously being fully prepared for war. He presented a seven-day proposal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This plan, according to Araghchi, would involve Iran reopening the vital waterway if the US first took steps such as releasing frozen Iranian assets, lifting sanctions, and ending a naval blockade. President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal, stating it did not meet his requirements. US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz described the offer as a 'cynical attempt'. Araghchi indicated that Iran was still awaiting an official response through mediators, despite Trump's public rejection. ## Disagreement on proposal details Reports differ on the specific financial demands within Iran's proposal. Internewscast states the proposal called for the release of roughly $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets. Anadolu Ajansı reports that Iran sought the release of frozen assets, lifting of sanctions, and an end to the naval blockade. Protothema also mentions Iran demanding the release of 'illegally seized funds and assets'. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated reports mention the specific figure of $12 billion in frozen assets that Internewscast reported as part of Iran's proposal. None of the centre-rated reports mention the specific figure of $12 billion in frozen assets that Internewscast reported as part of Iran's proposal. ## Who covered it Shares of the 13 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 15% (2) - Centre: 23% (3) - Right: 62% (8) 9 of 22 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-27T16:45:08.734785+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 2 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-27T17:15:09.945Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports focused on Iran's readiness for war and its diplomatic overtures. Ynet News highlighted Araghchi's statement that Iran was 'fully prepared' for war to resume and that 'It is up to President Trump to choose'. It also noted US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz calling the proposal a 'pretty cynical attempt'. NBC News reported Araghchi stating Iran was ready to 'stand firm in the face of any aggression' and mentioned reports of President Trump wanting to resume bombing. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports highlighted Iran's dual stance on war and diplomacy, and the US rejection of its proposal. Internewscast reported Araghchi's statement about being prepared for a 'doomsday war' while stressing a preference for peace, and detailed the seven-day cease-fire proposal. France24 noted Washington's denunciation of Iran's truce proposal as 'cynical' and outlined the conditions Iran set for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. INTELLINEWS reported UN Ambassador Waltz's view that Iran was not negotiating in good faith. ### Right - Right-rated reports led with Iran's preparedness for war, often using strong language. Anadolu Ajansı and ahens.com.tr reported Iran was 'fully prepared' for war if the US attacks, alongside readiness for diplomacy. The Washington Examiner and Svenska Dagbladet reported Iran was ready for a 'doomsday war' after Trump rejected a ceasefire. The Washington Times stated Iran was ready for a 'doomsday' onslaught of US attacks. Protothema reported Iran was ready to 'start war again'. News-pravda.com quoted the Iranian Foreign Minister stating Iran was ready to resume war, even if it became 'Judgment Day'. New York Post reported Iran was ready for 'doomsday war' but still wanted peace. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - mixed: 7 - high: 3 - unknown: 9 - veryHigh: 2 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [INTELLINEWS](https://intelli.news/2026/09/27/un-ambassador-waltz-says-iran-was-not-negotiating-in-good-faith-to-end-war) — UN Ambassador Waltz Says Iran Was Not Negotiating ‘in Good Faith' to End War - [BAKU.WS: Xəbəriniz olsun](https://baku.ws/dunya/iran-abs-le-danisiqlara-hazir-oldugunu-aciqladi-istenilen-tecavuze-qarsi-dayanacagiq) — Iran Announces Readiness for Talks with US: "We Will Stand Against Any Aggression" - [Dagens industri](https://di.se/nyheter/iran-vi-ar-redo-for-undergangskrig) — Iran: We Are Ready for a War of Annihilation - [npress.gr](https://npress.gr/world/aragtsi-eimaste-etoimoi-na-xanarchisoume-ton-polemo-alla-epilegoume-ti-diplomatia) — Araghchi: Iran Is Ready for a New War, but Also for Diplomacy - [Naslovi.net](https://naslovi.net/2026-09-27/blic/oni-zele-da-postignu-dogovor-ali-tramp-ocekujem-nove-pregovore-sa-iranom-tokom-ove-nedelje/42414519) — Trump Expects the Continuation of Negotiations with Iran, Arakchi Says that Tehran Is Ready for War - [France24](https://france24.com/en/live-news/20260927-washington-denounces-iran-s-truce-proposal-as-cynical) — Washington denounces Iran's truce proposal as 'cynical' - [corren.se](https://corren.se/nyheter/utrikes/iran/usa/artikel/iran-vi-ar-redo-for-undergangskrig/jp9y2wml) — Iran: We Are Ready for a War of Annihilation - [anews.com.tr](https://anews.com.tr/middle-east/2026/09/27/iran-says-ready-for-diplomacy-but-fully-prepared-for-war-if-us-attacks) — Iran says ready for diplomacy but ‘fully prepared’ for war if US attacks - [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iran-says-ready-for-diplomacy-but-fully-prepared-for-war-if-us-attacks/4070936) — Iran Says Ready for Diplomacy but 'Fully Prepared' for War if US Attacks - [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1885575/eimaste-etoimoi-na-arhisoume-xana-ton-polemo-alla-den-egataleipoume-ti-diplomatia-leei-o-aragtsi) — We Are Ready to Start War Again, but We Are Not Abandoning Diplomacy, Says Aragchi - [Washington Examiner](https://washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/4744415/iran-doomsday-war-trump-ceasefire-araghchi) — Iran ready for 'doomsday war' after Trump rejects ceasefire: Araghchi - [Svenska Dagbladet](https://svd.se/a/ln6JVk/iran-vi-ar-redo-for-undergangskrig) — Iran: We Are Ready for a War of Annihilation - [Internewscast](https://internewscast.com/news/us/iran-negotiator-says-tehran-is-ready-for-doomsday-war-but-seeks-peace) — Iran Negotiator Says Tehran Is Ready for ‘Doomsday War’ but Seeks Peace - [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/sep/27/iran-says-ready-doomsday-onslaught-us-attacks-trump-rejects-ceasefire) — Iran says it's ready for 'doomsday' onslaught of U.S. attacks after Trump rejects ceasefire deal - [Ynet News](https://ynetnews.com/article/bymeyhucmx) — Iran ‘fully prepared’ for war to resume: ‘It is up to President Trump to choose,’ Ara - [Apa](https://apa.az/asia/eraqci-iran-abs-la-muharibeye-hazirdir-lakin-diplomatiyadan-hele-imtina-etmeyib-999885) — Araqchi: Iran Is Ready for War with the US, but Has Not yet Given up on Diplomacy - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/ukraine/2026/09/27/2624488.html) — Iranian Foreign Minister:. Iran is ready to resume the war, even if it becomes “Judgment Day - [IMLebanon](https://imlebanon.org/2026/09/27/arakji-39391) — Ready for a Devastating War! - [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/09/27/us-news/iran-ready-for-doomsday-war-after-trump-rejects-cease-fire-proposal-but-still-wants-peace-tehran-negotiator) — Iran ready for ‘doomsday war’ after Trump rejects cease-fire proposal — but still wants peace: Tehran negotiator - [Beirut 24](https://beirut24.org/2026/09/27/%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AC%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%86-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%88%D8%B6-%D8%A8%D9%82%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%86) — IRAQI: Ready to Negotiate as Much as We're Prepared to Face Any Aggression. - [tabnak.ir](https://tabnak.ir/fa/news/1396247/%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%82%DA%86%DB%8C-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%AC%D9%86%DA%AF-%D8%A2%D8%AE%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%8C-%D9%87%D9%85-%D8%A2%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%87-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D9%85) — Araqchi: We Are Ready for an Apocalyptic War - [NBC News](https://nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/iran-foreign-minister-says-iran-prepared-for-war-to-resume-even-if-it-becomes-doomsday-270618693669) — Iran foreign minister says Iran prepared for war to resume, even if it becomes ‘doomsday’ ## Questions **What did Iran propose to the US?** Iran proposed a seven-day plan that would involve reopening the Strait of Hormuz. In return, Iran sought the release of frozen assets, the lifting of sanctions, and an end to the US naval blockade. **How did the US respond to Iran's proposal?** President Donald Trump rejected the proposal, stating it did not meet his requirements. US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz described the offer as a 'cynical attempt'. **What is Iran's stance on war and diplomacy?** According to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iran is simultaneously ready for diplomatic negotiations and fully prepared for war. He stated that Iran would stand firm against any aggression. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/iran-ready-for-war-and-diplomacy-foreign-minister-says. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Iran Ready for War and Diplomacy, Foreign Minister Says", https://mediabias.news/politics/iran-ready-for-war-and-diplomacy-foreign-minister-says