As Mideast braces for all-out war to resume, Iran is still passing messages to the U.S. via intermediaries, foreign ministry says

Iran says it remains open to diplomacy and continues communicating with the United States through intermediaries, even as concerns increase over a possible return to all-out war in the Middle East.

The message from Tehran comes as attention turns to the risk of renewed conflict ahead of crucial elections in the United States and Israel. Iran’s foreign ministry said messages are still being passed to Washington, indicating that channels for communication remain active despite the heightened tensions.

Diplomatic channels remain open

Iran’s position suggests that diplomacy has not been abandoned. The country said it remains open to diplomatic engagement while relying on intermediaries to convey messages to the U.S.

The continued exchanges provide an alternative to direct confrontation at a time when fears of a broader conflict are rising. However, the information available does not indicate that the messages have produced an agreement or resolved the tensions between the two countries.

Trump rules out a strike “today”

U.S. President Donald Trump said there would not be a strike against the Islamic Republic “today.” His comment came as speculation intensified about whether military action could resume.

The statement addresses the immediate timing of a possible strike but does not establish a longer-term outcome. Iran’s continued willingness to communicate and Trump’s comment leave diplomacy and the prospect of further escalation as competing possibilities.

What happens next

The immediate outlook remains uncertain. The continuation of indirect messages keeps diplomatic contact in view, while the broader concern about all-out war underscores the risks surrounding the standoff.