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FM spox: Talks ‘unrealistic’ without US adherence to principles of dialogue
"It is commendable that our friends in Iraq are concerned about regional peace and stability. We welcome the 'good offices' of regional countries to reduce tensions," Esmaeil Baqaei said at his weekly press conference.
However, he emphasized that the commencement of a negotiation process requires all parties to adhere to the "etiquette of negotiations," and until that is achieved, speaking of a negotiation process is "unrealistic."
The spokesperson underlined that diplomacy remains a core tool for defending Iran’s national interests and will be used whenever it proves beneficial.
Baqaei also stated that the official communication channel through the interest sections in Switzerland and Washington remains active. There is currently no need for new contacts, he said, emphasizing that ongoing discussions are strictly limited to nuclear issues, and preconditions or unrelated topics will not be entertained.
Iran and the US were in the middle of nuclear negotiations in June when Israel launched the surprise attack on Iran, a few days before the sixth round of talks between Tehran and Washington.
More than a week later, the US also entered the war by bombing three Iranian nuclear sites in a grave violation of the United Nations Charter, international law, and the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
On June 24, Iran, through its successful retaliatory operations against both the Israeli regime and the US, managed to impose a halt to the illegal assault.
Iran’s diplomats in Venezuela retain duties
Responding to reports about Iran’s diplomatic presence in Venezuela, Baqaei confirmed that the ambassador and staff remain fully operational. He added that previous reports about the exit of an Iranian company pertain to over a year ago, and no project has been left incomplete.
“Our embassy is very active. Claims about the withdrawal of Iran’s embassy or its staff are merely part of a psychological war that we ourselves have faced in recent months,” the spokesman said.
Baqaei also criticized US actions in the Caribbean as violations of international law, as Venezuelan authorities accused Washington of attempting to exploit the country’s oil resources.