Iranian Foreign Ministry: "Diplomatic Channels Active Through Mediators... Proposals for De-escalation Received"

As the military standoff between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz has escalated to the brink of full-scale war, it has been revealed that both sides have recently activated diplomatic channels through mediating countries.

During a briefing, Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was asked about recent moves to resume negotiations, including a reported "10-day Iran-U.S. truce proposal" raised during the Iranian Foreign Minister's recent visit to Qatar. He confirmed that Iran has received proposals from mediators, including Qatar, aimed at easing tensions with the United States.

"Various proposals have been conveyed through mediators, and while we have received them, I will not comment on the specific details at this time," Baghaei said, refraining from disclosing the contents of the mediation offers.

However, he acknowledged that "it is true that diplomatic authorities have been active over the past few days," and confirmed that "ideas from some mediators have indeed been delivered to Iran," officially confirming that various behind-the-scenes diplomatic contacts are underway.

"It is a clear fact that mediators are actively stepping in to prevent an escalation of tensions," he said, while emphasizing that "Iran will not hesitate to take any measures to stop the crimes of the United States."

Baghaei added, "Our military is responding by powerfully striking the sources of U.S. aggression, while our diplomatic authorities are also exerting every possible effort."

(Photo: Captured from the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, Yonhap News)
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