No Direct Talks With Washington So Far, Says Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesman

(MENAFN- Nam News Network) TEHRAN, March 31 (NNN-Bernama-MNA) - An Iranian foreign ministry spokesman on Monday said that Iran has had no direct talks with the US so far, dismissing claims that Tehran had agreed to Washington's proposals as baseless, Mehr News Agency (MNA) reported.

Speaking at his weekly press conference, Esmaeil Baghaei responded to US President Donald Trump's claims that Iran had accepted US proposals.

He reiterated that Iran's position has been consistent from the start, rejecting excessive and unreasonable demands conveyed through intermediaries.

Baghaei stated that Iran has had no direct negotiations with the United States to date.

He explained that what has been discussed were messages received via intermediaries indicating a US desire for talks.

Iran has always known the framework it seeks, the spokesman added, describing the proposals conveyed as excessive and unreasonable.

Regarding Pakistan's meetings, Baghaei said these operated under a framework established by Pakistan itself, and Iran was not a participant.

While he noted it is positive that regional countries are concerned with ending the war, he insisted that the aggressor must be recognised and that Iran should not be expected to exercise restraint unilaterally, highlighting that Iran was attacked, not the initiator.

Baghaei stated that as the aggression continues, Iran's efforts remain focused on defending itself.

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