"If the US attacks us, then we have every right to defend ourselves," Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. TEHRAN: Iranian officials held out hope for progress towards a deal to forestall fresh conflict when talks with US negotiators resume on Thursday (Feb 26), despite a huge build-up of American military might in the Middle East . Speaking to CBS News on Sunday, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said details of a possible deal were being drawn up ahead of the renewed talks on