Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei says Tehran is currently focused solely on achieving a “complete cessation of war” and will not engage in discussions on other issues, including its nuclear program.
Speaking on Monday, Baghaei emphasized that Iran “will not back down” in the face of the United States and described the country as “a superpower,” signaling a firm diplomatic stance.
He confirmed that a response from Washington to Iran’s proposed 14-point plan has been received via a Pakistani intermediary and is under review, though no details have been disclosed. According to Baghaei, the proposal is centered exclusively on ending the war and does not address nuclear matters.
Baghaei also accused the United States of “excessive demands,” suggesting that a shift in Washington’s approach would not be easy.
In parallel, he referenced regional developments, including the mutual suspension of visa exemptions between Iran and Lebanon and the need for a joint Iran-Oman mechanism to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The position reflects an apparent strategy by Tehran to separate the war track from nuclear negotiations, effectively framing the end of hostilities as a prerequisite for any broader diplomatic engagement.
While this approach may provide Iran with strategic time and leverage, it also risks prolonging diplomatic deadlock by limiting the scope of negotiations at a critical moment.
