Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says that Iran has demonstrated over the past few weeks that it is not interested in wasting time in the Omani-mediated negotiations with the United States.
According to Baqaei, Tehran approached the process seriously, purposefully, and with the intention of achieving a fair and fact-based understanding.
He also said that media reports regarding Iran-U.S. talks or negotiations between Tehran and European states should be treated with cautiously, as certain media outlets affiliated with the Israeli regime attempt to spread false information to distort the talks process.
Regarding the resumption of Iran-Europe talks, he said that the Islamic Republic is ready, adding that the time and venue for the potential negotiations must be determined.
Iran-I.A.E.A. cooperation
Asked about cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.), Baqaei said that the Islamic Republic has always pursued constructive collaboration with the U.N. nuclear watchdog and that Tehran, as a member of the organization, abides by its commitments. He also said that I.A.E.A. deputy director general is scheduled to visit Iran this week, urging the I.A.E.A. director general to carry out his mission without being influenced by parties that do not hesitate to use international organizations as tools for their own agenda.
Nuclear talks
On the timing of the next round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program, he said that Oman, as a facilitator of the process, proposes suggestions to both sides. Baqaei said that Iran is consulting with Oman on the next round of talks. Additionally, he stressed that uranium enrichment is the integral part of Iran’s peaceful nuclear program and must be maintained. The Islamic Republic, he said, will not make the slightest concession in this respect, and Oman’s proposals will take Iran’s red lines into account.
Iran’s indisputable right
The spokesperson said that if the U.S. aims to ensure that Iran’s nuclear program does not shift toward military purposes, this can easily be achieved,. He reiterated that the Islamic republic has never sought to use nuclear energy for military ends. However, he warned that if efforts are made to deny Tehran its inalienable rights, the Iranian nation will continue to pursue nuclear program for producing electricity and other peaceful applications.
Israeli crimes
He further said that the Israeli regime uses civilian Palestinians as human shields, which is explicitly against humanitarian laws and constitutes a war crime. Baqaei urged international judicial organizations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (O.I.C.) and human rights bodies to document such atrocities and bring the perpetrators to justice. The ongoing genocide in occupied Palestine is the most severe issue of the West Asia region, he said, urging all freedom-seeking nations not to remain silent in this regard.
Interim agreement
Baqaei ruled out speculations regarding Iran-U.S. intentions to reach an interim agreement, saying that a temporary accord has never been on Tehran’s agenda; therefore, it has not been discussed in these rounds of talks.
Sanctions amid talks
He affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will continue the Omani-mediated negotiations with the U.S. as long as dialogue serves the interests of the Iranian nation; however, Washington’s anti-Iran sanctions will not aid the negotiations; instead, they will increase suspicions.
Enrichment in Iran
He questioned the authenticity of a report from an Italian media outlet regarding a three-year halt of Iran’s uranium enrichment activities.
Nuclear consortium
Regarding the establishment of a nuclear consortium, he said that Iran supports any contributions from regional states in enrichment and fuel production for its peaceful nuclear program; however, the idea of forming a nuclear consortium cannot replace Iran’s enrichment program on its own territory. Moreover, he said, the Islamic Republic has informed neighboring states about the nuclear talks, as regional collaboration can help advance the negotiations.
Iran’s headquarters
The spokesperson said that claim about the United States’ deadline for inspecting Iran’s nuclear and military facilities is baseless, and the think tank that made the allegation represents the interests of certain warmongering factions.
Pezeshkian’s visit to Oman
Baqaei said that President Masoud Pezeshkian’s upcoming visit to Muscat is in response to an official invitation from Omani King Haitham bin Tarik. He noted that the two sides will discuss regional developments, including Iran-U.S. talks, he also said, adding that President Pezeshkian will visit Oman on Tuesday and Wednesday; therefore, reports on the next round of nuclear talks during these days are baseless.
Iran-Taliban Ties
Responding to a question about diplomatic relations between Iran and Afghanistan’s caretaker government, the spokesperson stated that Tehran and Kabul maintain regular consultations. He added that the Taliban’s foreign minister recently visited Iran to participate in the Tehran Dialogue Forum 2025.
Iranian expatriates
Baqaei said that the Foreign Ministry is pursuing the case of an Iranian citizen, who was arrested in Iraq, noting that Iranian and Iraqi authorities have good cooperation on judicial matters.
Regarding the apprehension of Several Iranian expatriates in Britain, described the arrests as suspicious and questionable from the Islamic Republic’s perspective, emphasizing that no legal justification has been provided to substantiate the accusations against them.
The spokesperson also described the arrest of a female Iranian national in France as unjust and illegal, urging the French government to release her as soon as possible.
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