He commemorated Aban 13 (November 3), marking the takeover of the US Embassy by followers of the Imam Khomeini (RA) Line, and paid tribute to the martyrs.
Baghaei said Israeli atrocities against Lebanon and Gaza had intensified following elections in the Israeli regime. He also warned that the approaching cold season would further worsen the already catastrophic conditions of displaced Palestinians.
He criticized the international community's inaction, warning that the normalization of mass killings had become a dangerous phenomenon. He called on international institutions, particularly the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to take a firm position against these crimes.
The spokesman noted that officials of the Israeli regime are subject to prosecution, while the International Criminal Court is facing intense pressure from the United States.
Iran's diplomatic proposal remains on the table
Commenting on a letter sent by US Vice President JD Vance to Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Major General Mohsen Rezaei, Baghaei said differences in correspondence styles were normal, stressing that Tehran judged Washington by its actual conduct rather than its statements.
He said the United States had so far demonstrated a lack of genuine diplomatic initiative and had repeatedly undermined diplomatic efforts. Over the past two years, Washington had consistently pushed for war, disrupted diplomatic processes, and sabotaged initiatives emerging from dialogue, he added.
Baghaei said Iran had presented a seven-day initiative and exchanged views, concerns, and considerations with the other side. Tehran's proposal for continuing the diplomatic process remained in place, he noted, emphasizing that Iran's demands had been clearly communicated and that the ball was now in Washington's court.
He reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz could not be reopened before the blockade against Iran was lifted and its demands were fulfilled, adding that discussions on continuing the diplomatic process could take place afterward.
The spokesman explained that negotiations were still proceeding based on Iran's seven-stage proposal, which had been condensed into a format that could be implemented within two days. He described the initiative as a demonstration of Iran's goodwill, emphasizing that its implementation depended entirely on the United States.
Regarding the two-day proposal, a Qatari delegation's visit to Tehran, and the Iranian deputy foreign minister's trip to Doha, Baghaei said the latter visit had been aimed at facilitating transactions between Iran and Qatar. Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi had also been present.
He said discussions and exchanges of messages between the parties were continuing, although the issues involved were highly complicated and had become more complex over time.
"You cannot speak of security while maintaining a blockade against Iran, nor can you expect Iran to make unilateral commitments," Baghaei said, describing Tehran's insistence on implementing its demands first as a reasonable approach to restoring regional security.
Ghalibaf remains Iran's negotiator
Addressing questions about the composition of Iran's negotiating team, Baghaei said there had been no change in its structure.
He explained that Major General Mohsen Rezaei had provided clarifications and that the Supreme National Security Council was managing the process, with every official having a defined role and responsibility.
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf continues to serve as Iran's negotiator, he said, adding that an unprecedented level of coordination exists among the country's decision-makers.
Iran rejects allegations of antisemitism
Responding to allegations by Germany, Canada, and Australia that Iran intended to take action against Jewish people, Baghaei categorically rejected the accusations.
He said antisemitism was a European phenomenon with no connection to Iranian religion or culture, criticizing the repeated allegations and their propagation by the media. He also stressed that Iranians treat Jewish people with great kindness.
US poses greatest threat to nuclear non-proliferation regime
Commenting on US President Donald Trump's threat to attack Iran's remaining nuclear facilities, Baghaei said Tehran continued to document and speak out against serious human rights violations, but experience had shown that the international community often limited its response to words.
He expressed regret over the silence of the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors in the face of such threats, describing the United States as the greatest threat to the nuclear non-proliferation regime.
Iran says surrender has no place in its vocabulary
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson also rejected remarks by US officials suggesting that the Iranian people would soon be forced to surrender.
"What does this kind of language even mean? The word 'surrender' is simply not in our lexicon," Baghaei said.
He stressed that Iran would not be deceived by US officials, noting that the country had considerable experience in dealing with Washington. He said Tehran assessed the US government based on its actions rather than its rhetoric.
Baghaei added that contradictory positions and double standards reflected deep confusion within the US governing structure. While Iran monitored different views expressed in the United States, he said, Washington's concrete actions remained the decisive factor.
He also argued that American society had grown tired of what he described as the parasitic behavior of its officials, suggesting that some within the US establishment might question the use of American resources in support of a party whose activities in the region consisted of committing crimes.
He questioned the consistency of US positions, saying contradictory statements had left the international community uncertain about which voices in Washington represented its actual policy.
Iran calls on regional countries not to allow their territory to be used against it
Responding to remarks by Emirati official Anwar Gargash, Baghaei said Iran was not responsible for the erosion of trust in the region and called on countries to abandon misguided approaches of the past.
He stressed that Iran could not remain silent when the territory of regional countries was used against it, adding that some states had not only failed to prevent such activities but had encouraged them.
Baghaei emphasized that trust required reciprocal action, reiterating that Iran harbored no hostility toward regional countries and believed that regional nations should cooperate and prevent their territories from being used against one another.
Iran rejects transfer of enriched uranium abroad
Asked whether Iran would agree to transfer its enriched uranium outside the country, Baghaei gave a direct negative response.
Addressing calls for Iran to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), he said developments over the past 15 years had raised legitimate questions among Iranians about why the opposing side continued to seek excuses despite Tehran's repeated efforts to demonstrate the peaceful nature of its nuclear program.
He also referred to the assassination of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, who had issued a religious decree prohibiting the production and use of nuclear weapons.
Baghaei reiterated that Iran's nuclear program had always been peaceful and remained so, criticizing continued allegations that the country posed a nuclear threat.
He acknowledged that withdrawal from the NPT was a genuine subject of discussion but emphasized that, at the decision-making level, Iran remained a member of the treaty and considered itself committed to its obligations.
Iran rejects Kuwait's accusations against Iranian nationals
Commenting on allegations by the Kuwaiti government against Iranian nationals, Baghaei categorically rejected the accusations.
He called on the Kuwaiti government to stop harassing its own citizens for expressing sympathy toward Iran, describing the allegations against Tehran as entirely baseless and reaffirming Iran's commitment to the principle of good neighborliness.
Regarding plans to revive regional meetings, the spokesman said Iran had taken advantage of several important opportunities over the past year, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
He stressed that recent developments had not diminished Tehran's attention to the importance of regional cooperation and diplomatic processes.
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