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'Don't mean to negotiate at any cost': Iran rules out second round of US talks as ceasefire deadline nears
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'Don't mean to negotiate at any cost': Iran rules out second round of US talks as ceasefire deadline nears

From Times of India · () English

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  • Iran has hardened its stance on talks with the United States, stating that dialogue does not mean negotiating at any cost, just days before a ceasefire deadline.
  • US President Donald Trump threatened severe consequences if Iran does not accept a US-proposed deal.
  • Iran's Parliament National Security Committee head Ebrahim Azizi indicated that any engagement with Washington depends on national interests and defined red lines, linking diplomacy to the battlefield.

Tehran has signaled a firm stance regarding ongoing negotiations with Washington, asserting that open dialogue does not equate to accepting any deal at any price. This declaration comes at a critical juncture, just two days before a significant ceasefire deadline.

We’re offering a very fair and reasonable deal, and I hope they take it because, if they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single power plant, and every single bridge, in Iran. No more Mr. nice guy!

— Donald TrumpUS President Donald Trump's threat regarding the consequences if Iran does not accept the US-proposed deal.

US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning, threatening to cripple Iran's infrastructure if a proposed deal is not accepted. However, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, reiterated that Tehran has no immediate plans for further negotiations. Despite this, the possibility of diplomacy remains open, contingent on national priorities.

Tehran currently has no plans for a subsequent round of negotiations.

— Esmaeil BaqaeiIran's Foreign Ministry spokesman stating the country's current position on further talks with the US.

Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, emphasized that Iran's engagement with the US is strictly guided by national interests and security. He cautioned that negotiations are viewed as an extension of the battlefield, and any meaningful progress must align with achievements made on the ground. Azizi stressed that Iran has established clear red lines that must be respected, and any US actions perceived as bullying or excessive demands would lead to rejection.

Iran acts based on national interests and remains ready to do whatever is necessary to "secure the country's interests and security".

— Ebrahim AziziHead of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee on the basis of Iran's engagement with Washington.

Key conditions for progress include addressing the issue of Lebanon and securing the release of frozen assets. Azizi warned that any move detrimental to the 'resistance front' would be interpreted as a rejection of Iran's terms and would carry consequences. The recent US-Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad, mediated by Pakistan, concluded without an agreement, highlighting persistent deadlock over issues such as the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program. The US naval blockade of Iranian ports remains a significant point of contention for Tehran.

We see the current negotiations as a continuation of the battlefield, and we see nothing other than the battlefield in this.

— Ebrahim AziziIranian Parliament's National Security Committee head describing the linkage between diplomacy and military posture.
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