Tehran, Feb. 25 -- Amid heightened tensions with Iran and ahead of the next round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran's nuclear program, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said they are fully prepared for both options, war and peace, expressing optimism that a fair and balanced agreement can be reached.

The third round of negotiations between Iran and the United States will take place in Geneva on Thursday.

In an interview with India Today, Araghchi said, "We are fully prepared for both options- war, God forbid, and peace. As you know, I'm going to Geneva this afternoon in order to have the third round of our talks with the US team. And we have made some progress last time."

"We were able to find some sort of un...