Iran (IMNA) – Speaking to state television, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the current diplomatic efforts are strictly dedicated to ceasing the war, which includes conflicts in Lebanon, as well as addressing the U.S. naval blockade and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
"We have gone through this process twice before, and the other side's excessive demands dragged us into war," Baghaei explained. "We cannot disregard that experience. Our first step must be to achieve a cessation of hostilities under conditions that safeguard our interests and address our concerns. Only after that can we consider discussing other issues—or choose not to."
The spokesman confirmed that a Qatari delegation recently met with Iran's foreign minister, but he emphasized that Pakistan remains the official intermediary in the negotiations.
Baghaei reiterated that Iran's stance regarding its nuclear activities remains unambiguous: Tehran is a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and possesses the right to peaceful nuclear energy. He added that previous rounds of nuclear negotiations collapsed due to the other party's irrational demands, which ultimately led to the breakdown of the negotiating process and what he described as "crimes and aggression" committed against Iran.
Describing the present situation as a pivotal moment, Baghaei noted that high-ranking Pakistani officials have been making visits to Tehran. However, he cautioned against any expectation of an imminent diplomatic breakthrough.
"We cannot claim that an agreement is near. That is not necessarily accurate," Baghaei said. "The differences between Iran and the United States are deep and numerous. Diplomacy requires time."
The spokesman acknowledged that many countries, both within the region and beyond, are making efforts to help end the war and prevent further escalation. "From our perspective, these initiatives are valuable," he said.
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