Iran confirms receiving mediators’ proposals aimed at de-escalating tensions

💬 Iran confirms receiving mediators’ proposals aimed at de-escalating tensions 📌 Tehran, IRNA – Iran has confirmed receiving proposals and ideas from several mediators aimed at reducing tensions with the United States, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei saying the country’s diplomatic efforts are continuing alongside the response of its Armed Forces. Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Monday, Baqaei responded to an IRNA question about recent reports suggesting that Qatar had put forward new initiatives to revive negotiations, including speculation over a proposed 10-day ceasefire between Tehran and Washington. ​ The question referred to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s recent visit to Qatar to offer condolences to Qatari officials over the demise of the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, during which he was also reported to have met with his Qatari counterpart. ​ Baqaei said it was clear that mediators were actively working to prevent further escalation. ​ “At the same time, the Islamic Republic of Iran will spare no effort to stop US crimes,” he said. ​ He added that while Iran’s Armed Forces were responding “with strength and determination” and targeting the sources of US aggression, the country’s diplomatic apparatus was also fully engaged in carrying out its responsibilities. ​ “I reiterate that the diplomatic apparatus, in coordination with the defenders of the homeland in the Armed Forces, is pursuing its duties,” Baqaei said, adding, “The proposals put forward through mediators have been conveyed to us, and we have received them. However, I would rather not go into their details at this stage.” ​ [This Item is being updated.] 📲 ​