Iran has signaled its readiness to return to negotiations with the United States, despite the escalation of recent hostilities.
The announcement was made on Monday by Iranian state news agency IRNA, which reported that Tehran has received proposals from intermediaries seeking to revive dialogue.Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, confirmed receipt of the proposals.
He stated that while Iran will maintain a firm stance in defending its interests, it is also evaluating the mediation offers for a possible resumption of talks.
The offer to re-engage comes amid heightened regional tensions following the latest round of attacks. Officials in Tehran indicated that the proposals are being studied to determine if the conditions are suitable for constructive diplomatic discussions.Baghaei stressed that pursuing negotiations would not weaken Iran’s commitment to its security
. He reiterated that the country reserves the right to respond decisively to any threats while keeping diplomatic avenues open.No specific details were given regarding the mediators or a potential schedule for meetings. The Foreign Ministry said it will provide further information once internal assessments of the proposals are completed.
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