Iran says it has formulated its response to recent ceasefire proposals conveyed through intermediaries, outlining its own conditions based on national interests.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said negotiations are “incompatible with ultimatums and threats of war crimes,” signalling a firm stance amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Speaking at a press briefing, Baghaei said Tehran has already communicated its positions through indirect channels. He added that earlier US proposals, including a reported 15-point plan, were rejected as “excessive.”
“Iran does not hesitate to clearly state what it considers legitimate demands,” he said, stressing that doing so reflects confidence rather than a willingness to compromise.
He added that further details would be disclosed “at the appropriate time,” in response to a question on ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire between Iran and the United States.
Iran criticises UN nuclear agency response
Iran has also accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of inaction, warning that its response risks encouraging attacks on nuclear facilities.
In a letter to IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, Iran’s atomic energy head Mohammad Eslami criticised what he described as a lack of decisive action, arguing that expressions of concern are insufficient.
He said Iran’s only operational nuclear plant at Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant has been targeted four times. The latest strike, around April 4, reportedly killed a security staff member and injured several others.
Eslami warned that such attacks pose serious risks of radioactive leakage, with potentially irreversible consequences for people, the environment and neighbouring countries.
Gas supply restored after strike in Tehran
Meanwhile, gas supply has been restored in parts of Tehran following a disruption caused by a strike on infrastructure linked to Sharif University of Technology.
According to state media, the attack damaged a pressure reduction station, leading to a significant gas leak. Iranian broadcasters attributed the incident to what they described as a strike by “American-Zionist” forces.
Source: CNA