Iran is ready for diplomacy and prepared to defend itself, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday, urging Washington to choose negotiations over further military action. Iranian negotiators have been meeting Qatari mediators in Doha as diplomatic efforts continue amid concerns over renewed fighting after the U.S. midterm elections on 3 November. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump had not decided whether to launch further strikes on Iran but would prefer a diplomatic solution.