DUBAI, April 6 - Iran has prepared a set of responses to recent ceasefire proposals that were communicated to it through intermediary channels, the foreign ministry said on Monday.
At a press conference, spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran has established demands grounded in what it described as national interests, and that those demands have already been relayed via intermediaries. He emphasized that any negotiation process must not be conducted under pressure.
"Negotiations are incompatible with ultimatums and threats to commit war crimes," Baghaei said, underlining a condition for talks he presented as fundamental.
Baghaei also referred to earlier proposals from the United States, noting that certain demands - specifically a 15-point plan - had been rejected by Iran for being "excessive." He framed Tehran's position as one of clarity about what it deems legitimate, not as a willingness to yield.
"Iran does not hesitate to clearly express what it considers its legitimate demands and doing so should not be interpreted as a sign of compromise, but rather as a reflection of its confidence in defending its positions," he said.
Answering a question from an Iranian journalist about ongoing efforts to bring about a ceasefire between Iran and the U.S., Baghaei stated: "We have formulated our own responses" and indicated that details would be announced in due time.
The foreign ministry's remarks portray a two-track approach: conveying firm requirements through intermediaries while setting public conditions for acceptable negotiation conduct. The statement stresses both the prior transmission of Iran's requirements and Tehran's rejection of certain prior demands for being overly demanding.
At the same time, the ministry flagged uncertainty about the shape of any prospective agreement by reserving detailed disclosure for a later moment. The spokesman's comments make clear that Iran has chosen to outline its expectations but has not yet published the full content of its responses.
Contextual note - The ministry characterized previous external demands as "excessive," and emphasized that bargaining under ultimatums or threats is unacceptable. Officials said intermediary channels have been used to convey Tehran's positions.