Iranian officials announced Monday they have developed their own counter-proposal to recent ceasefire initiatives that were delivered through diplomatic intermediaries, according to the country’s foreign ministry spokesperson.
Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters that Tehran has established a list of conditions based on the nation’s interests, which have already been transmitted through diplomatic back-channels. He noted that previous American proposals, including a 15-point framework, were turned down for being “excessive.”
Baghaei emphasized during Monday’s news briefing that diplomatic talks were “incompatible with ultimatums and threats to commit war crimes.”
“Iran does not hesitate to clearly express what it considers its legitimate demands and doing so should not be interpreted as a sign of compromise, but rather as a reflection of its confidence in defending its positions,” Baghaei stated during the press conference.
When questioned by an Iranian reporter about ongoing diplomatic efforts to establish a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, Baghaei confirmed “We have formulated our own responses” and indicated that specific details would be revealed at an appropriate time.
