Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi has rejected reports of U.S.-Iran ceasefire contacts, telling NBC News that Tehran sees no reason to negotiate with Washington and accusing the U.S. of attacking Iran during talks. Araghchi also praised Iran’s military readiness, claiming missile capabilities have been upgraded since last year’s conflict and warning Iran is prepared even for the possibility of a U.S. ground invasion. The comments signal Tehran is trying to project deterrence and resilience as the conflict widens across the region.