Iranian Foreign Ministry: "Continued Exchange of Messages with U.S., Pakistani Delegation to Visit"

Pakistani Delegation to Visit Tehran, Detailed Perspectives to Be Discussed
Date for Second Round of Talks with U.S. and Ceasefire Extension Not Yet Confirmed

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on April 15 (local time) that although the first ceasefire negotiations with the United States had broken down, both countries were indirectly exchanging views through a third-party mediator.

Esmail Bagayi, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran. Yonhap News Agency

According to Iran's state-run IRNA news agency, Esmail Bagay, Spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on the same day, "Even after the Iranian delegation returned from Islamabad on the 12th, there have been several exchanges of messages with the United States through Pakistan."

He added, "We are scheduled to welcome a high-level Pakistani delegation in Tehran soon," and explained, "During this visit, we will have in-depth discussions on the details of what Pakistan discussed with the United States after the Islamabad talks, as well as both sides' specific perspectives."

He also said that the date for a second round of talks with the United States has not yet been set, and that an extension of the ceasefire period has also not been confirmed.

He reaffirmed Iran's principles on the nuclear issue, which is a central point in the ceasefire negotiations. Spokesperson Bagay stated, "The right to peaceful nuclear use cannot be granted or deprived depending on external pressure or wartime circumstances," and emphasized, "As a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Iran is entitled to these legal rights."

He added that while there is room for dialogue regarding the type and level of uranium enrichment, Iran must be able to continue enrichment as needed under any circumstances, presenting this as a precondition.

He also stated that Iran is reviewing several options for resolving the nuclear issue, such as proposals to transfer enriched uranium to Russia, but that it is premature to discuss concrete agreements due to a lack of trust in the United States.

He rejected the proposal by the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump, which linked Iran's nuclear issue to economic prosperity.

Spokesperson Bagay criticized, saying, "Iran will revive its economy on its own strength," and added, "It is absurd for those who threatened to bomb Iran back to the Stone Age and destroy its infrastructure just days ago to now discuss economic prosperity."

Spokesperson Bagay also stated that Iran is maintaining military surveillance and readiness to guard against the possibility of a surprise attack by the United States and Israel during the negotiations.

He said, "The military authorities have been closely monitoring the initiation and progress of any diplomatic process and wartime developments," adding, "We are prepared to counter any move or adventurism by the United States or the Zionist regime (Israel)."

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