Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran is ready to either reach a fair agreement with the United States or defend itself if faced with aggression.

In a post on the social media platform X, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi referred to his recent interview with CNN, stating that Iran and the United States are currently at a critical juncture, The Caspian Post reports, citing foreign media.

According to Araghchi, the two sides have an opportunity to reach a fair and equitable agreement that guarantees the absence of nuclear weapons, a result beneficial for both parties and achievable within a short timeframe.

At the same time, he warned that miscalculation or even aggression could occur, stressing that Iran is equally prepared for such a scenario.

"Iran and the U.S. are at a fateful point in time: We can achieve a fair and equitable deal to ensure no nuclear weapons. This mutually beneficial outcome is possible even in a short period of time," Araghchi wrote.

"On the other hand, there may be miscalculation and even aggression. Iran is equally prepared for that scenario."