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Iranwire – Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic, emphasized during a press conference on Monday, April 6, that there is currently no acceptable plan to end the war, stating that negotiations are “in no way compatible with ultimatums, crimes, and threats.”
At the same time, he claimed that dialogues are continuing through “intermediary governments.”
Referring to a 15-point proposal offered by the United States, Baghaei stated that the Islamic Republic considers the proposal “ambitious,” “unreasonable,” and “illogical,” and has subsequently rejected it.
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson went on to criticize U.S. policies, asserting that the country has eroded its “diplomatic credibility” over recent months through repeated withdrawals from international pacts, treaties, and organizations, and that its actions do not align with its claims. He emphasized that under current circumstances, the Islamic Republic’s primary focus is on “defending the country,” which remains the priority for Iran’s governmental and military institutions.
The spokesperson further stated: “Iran has formulated its demands based on national interests and presents them without reservation. At the same time, it should be noted that our rapid announcement of positions should not be interpreted as a retreat.”
Esmaeil Baghaei also confirmed that the exchange of messages between the parties is ongoing via intermediaries, describing the process as a “natural occurrence” in diplomatic relations. He said the Islamic Republic has prepared its responses and will provide information regarding their announcement at the appropriate time.
In another part of his remarks, Baghaei described the performance of the International Atomic Energy Agency as “catastrophic,” accusing the body of “normalizing attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities.” He also criticized statements made by Rafael Grossi, calling them “beyond his technical and safeguard mandates.”
