Iran’s Baghaei says US war against Iran is a war against the entire region

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has said that Tehran is not currently engaged in negotiations with Washington.

Key takeaways from Baghaei’s remarks:

• Iran is not currently holding talks with the United States, while discussions with Oman are focused on reaching an agreement on the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The aim is to establish a temporary route that would ensure the safety of maritime traffic through the strait.
• As long as the maritime blockade remains in place and US actions continue, there will be no significant change in the situation around the Strait of Hormuz.
• The US war against Iran is a war against the entire region. Over the past five months, we have witnessed that the US presence in the region has increased instability.
• Pakistan is acting as a mediator in discussions between Iran and the United States, while Qatar is also providing assistance. We have friendly relations with China, and China shares our concerns over the escalation of US confrontational behavior. Our Chinese friends are making efforts to prevent further escalation, but bringing in an additional mediator would not be the right approach.