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Iran Envoy Warns of Stronger Response if U.S. Abandons Ceasefire

Published: Apr. 8, 2026 11:20 p.m. GMT+8

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Iran’s Ambassador to China AbolReza Rahmani Fazli attends a press conference at the Iranian Embassy in Beijing on April 8. Photo: Hu Xuan/Caixin

Iran signaled it is ready to open talks with the U.S. following a tentative ceasefire, while warning it would retaliate more forcefully if Washington abandons negotiations, Iran’s ambassador to China said Wednesday.

AbolReza Rahmani Fazli told a press conference in Beijing that Tehran would engage based on a 10-point peace plan it has proposed, which U.S. officials have indicated could serve as a workable framework.

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