As fears loomed of renewed conflict after Washington carried out a major redeployment of military assets to the region, the Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said he thought there was still a good chance of finding a diplomatic solution. He told CBS negotiators would probably meet on Thursday to discuss and try to make a fast deal. Alluding to US assets in the region as potential targets, however, he said: If the US attacks us, then we have every right to defend ourselves.