Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei affirmed that negotiations under pressure and threats hold no meaning, emphasizing that Iran will never accept talks conducted under coercion.
OIC Meeting on Gaza Displacement
Speaking at his weekly press conference, Baghaei highlighted the most significant diplomatic event of the past week—the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting in Jeddah. Convened at Iran’s initiative, the meeting aimed to address the Israeli enemy’s plans to forcibly displace Gaza’s residents. He noted that the late Iranian Foreign Minister Hussein Amir-Abdollahian held productive discussions with his counterparts on the sidelines of the gathering.
Denial of US Message and Condemnation of Threats
Responding to former US President Donald Trump’s claim of having sent a message to Iran, Baghaei categorically denied the assertion, stating, “We have received no such message.”
Regarding US officials’ threats against Iran, Baghaei condemned them as violations of international law and acts of aggression. “The threat of force is prohibited under international regulations and constitutes a criminal act,” he stressed.
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Baghaei added that while such threats have persisted in various forms over the years, they have only been met with steadfast resistance from the Iranian people.
Baghaei criticized Washington’s approach of presenting Iran with a false choice between “war or negotiation,” describing it as unserious and unacceptable. He reiterated that Iran views diplomacy as a process based on mutual respect and has consistently adhered to this principle. However, he made it clear: “Negotiation under pressure and threats is meaningless, and Iran will never accept such terms.”
Concerns Over Escalating Violence in Syria
Baghaei also addressed recent developments in Syria, revealing that Iran has been actively engaged in consultations regarding the situation. He expressed deep concern over reports of escalating violence and insecurity in parts of the country.
“Iran strongly condemns all acts of violence, killings, and attacks targeting civilians—such actions are unacceptable under any circumstances,” he stated.
Referring specifically to the recent attacks on members of Syria’s Alawite community, Baghaei described them as a “deep wound to the human conscience.” He emphasized that the incident serves as a critical test for the Syrian government and other stakeholders to uphold their responsibilities in protecting Syrian lives.
Iran, he noted, has conveyed its concerns through the appropriate diplomatic channels to influential parties involved in the Syrian conflict.
Baghaei concluded, warning that such incidents only serve to further complicate Syria’s already fragile political landscape.
Source: News Agencies
