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Iran submits 10-point proposal to Pakistan, criticizes US lack of seriousness in diplomacy
via Egypt Today1 min read
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei announced that Tehran has presented a 10-point proposal to Pakistan, while simultaneously expressing skepticism about the United States' commitment to diplomatic solutions. Baghaei stated that Iran has historically distrusted the US due to its past diplomatic betrayals and attributed the instability in the Strait of Hormuz to American and Israeli aggression. He urged the international community to hold the US and Israel responsible for jeopardizing maritime security. Baghaei affirmed Iran's readiness to respond to further aggression and confirmed no immediate plans for additional negotiations with the US, labeling American proposals as "unserious" and their demands as "unrealistic." He also accused Washington of violating ceasefire terms. Regarding the nuclear program, Baghaei reiterated that removing Iran's nuclear stockpile is not an option and emphasized Tehran's unwavering stance on protecting its nuclear achievements. A senior Iranian source informed Reuters that the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is hindering peace talks and confirmed significant disagreements over the nuclear program, stating that Iran's defense capabilities, including its missile program, are non-negotiable. Separately, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the importance of diplomatic means to reduce tensions with Washington but underscored Iran's continued vigilance and distrust in its interactions with the US government.
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