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The Iranian government has dismissed U.S. calls for a ceasefire, labelling Washington’s latest requirements as “maximalist and irrational.”
On Thursday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei clarified that while messages have been exchanged through intermediaries—specifically via Pakistan—there are currently no direct negotiations taking place between Tehran and the United States.
Baqaei’s statement, carried by the ISNA news agency and state television, flatly denies recent claims from the White House that a truce was being sought by the Iranian presidency.
The spokesperson further emphasised that Iran remains fully prepared for any escalation in the month-long conflict, including the possibility of a ground invasion.
This firm stance follows President Trump’s recent social media assertions that the “new regime” in Tehran was eager for a ceasefire, a claim the Iranian Foreign Ministry has officially rejected as “false and baseless.”
Baqaei accused the U.S. administration of shifting its position frequently while maintaining demands that fall outside a realistic diplomatic framework.
As the regional war continues to impact global energy supplies and maritime security, Tehran has reiterated its right to self-defence under international law.
While some regional powers have attempted to facilitate dialogue to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s leadership insists that any cessation of hostilities must include ironclad guarantees against future aggression.
For now, the rhetorical divide remains wide, with both nations trading strict conditions for peace while military strikes persist across the Gulf.
