Iranian Foreign Minister: No ceasefire demanded; prepared to respond to US ground invasion.

PANews reported on March 6th, citing NBC News, that Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi stated in an interview on Thursday that Iran is prepared to respond to a US ground invasion as the war between Iran, the US, and Israel rapidly spreads throughout the region. Araqchi rejected any negotiations with the US and stated that Iran has not demanded a ceasefire. When asked if he was worried about a possible US ground invasion, Araqchi's tone was firm and provocative. "No, we are waiting for them," he added, "because we are confident we can confront them, and that would be a catastrophe for them." Araqchi also stated that despite the US and Israel launching attacks across Iran, Iran has not demanded a ceasefire. "Even last time, we did not demand a ceasefire. Last time, it was Israel that demanded a ceasefire. After we resisted their aggression for 12 days, they demanded an unconditional ceasefire." He was referring to the 12-day military operation launched by Israel and the US against Iranian nuclear facilities last June.