Tehran, March 21 -- Iran is not seeking a ceasefire but a "complete, comprehensive and lasting end" to the conflict with the United States and Israel, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

"Iran is seeking not a ceasefire, but a complete, comprehensive and lasting end to the war," in an Araghchi said during interview with Kyodo News.

The remarks come after the United States and Israel launched a preemtpive strikes on Iran on Feb 28 . Iran retaliated with strikes on Israeli territory and US military facilities across the region.

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