No Talks Requested
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said his country ‘had no request to negotiate’ with the United States, while reiterating that Tehran ‘did not reject the request of one of the regional mediators to travel to Iran and discuss the latest situation’. His remarks came during a phone interview with state TV on Friday.
Baqaei also referred to the visit of a Qatari mediator to Mashhad on Friday, saying Tehran had ‘conveyed its points of view and perspectives’ to the Qatari side.
US Violations Criticised
Speaking about what Iran describes as repeated US violations of its obligations, the spokesperson said ‘America’s breach of covenant is a habit’. Tehran accused Washington of breaching the signed Memorandum of Understanding, including through recent measures linked to oil and sanctions, according to the official.
Baqaei reiterated what Tehran calls its principle of ‘commitment in exchange for commitment’. “We will not fulfil any commitment without a corresponding action,” he said, pointing to reciprocal measures adopted by Iran in response to what it called US violations.
US President Donald Trump published on his Truth Social account on Friday that Iran ‘has asked us to continue ‘talks’. “We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!” the statement read.
Referring to UN Security Council Resolution 2231, Baqaei said the meeting had been convened at the request of the United States, the United Kingdom and France. He said that, from Tehran’s perspective, it ‘from a legal standpoint practically does not exist’, adding that China’s and Russia’s positions were in line with Iran’s.
Hormuz Discussions Continue
The UN Security Council held a session on Friday to discuss Iran’s nuclear programme, as the United States, the United Kingdom and France raised non-proliferation concerns and pointed to Tehran’s obligations.
Speaking about Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Oman, Baqaei said it came as part of consultations on the Strait of Hormuz. He pointed to several technical meetings between Iran and Oman intended to facilitate maritime navigation and safe passage through the strait.
A memorandum of understanding was signed between Tehran and Washington on June 17, paving the way for a ceasefire. A first round of talks later took place in Switzerland to work towards a final agreement. Both sides have continued trading blame in recent weeks over alleged violations of the memorandum.
Iran International TV, via Viory.Video
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