Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that strikes on US military bases in the Persian Gulf are a legitimate act of self-defense, responding to UN concerns about escalation. He accused the US and Israel of aggression and violating international law, while Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and UAE reported repelling Iranian aerial attacks.
The US has revoked a sanctions waiver allowing Iranian oil sales, citing Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows attacks on three tankers in the strait, raising concerns about shipping traffic and global economic strain.
The US revoked a sanctions waiver allowing Iranian oil sales, citing Iran's actions. This follows attacks on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about shipping traffic and global economic strain.
Participants in talks in Burgenstock, Switzerland, have agreed to establish a mechanism for safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that a cessation of hostilities on all fronts is a key condition for a final agreement.
The Iranian delegation has concluded its negotiations with the United States in Switzerland. Technical teams will continue consultations on June 22 to finalize agreements on a memorandum of understanding, with Qatar and Pakistan mediating.
An Iranian delegation, including high-ranking officials like the Parliament Speaker and Foreign Minister, has traveled to Switzerland for discussions on implementing a memorandum with the United States. The delegation also includes representatives from the Central Bank and the Oil Ministry.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman announced that an Iranian delegation will travel to Switzerland to ensure the United States fulfills its obligations under a recently signed memorandum of understanding. The trip, rescheduled for Saturday, aims to monitor the execution of the agreement.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that a memorandum signed with the US on conflict settlement is at risk if Washington doesn't compel Israel to halt attacks on Lebanon. Baghaei asserted Iran has met its commitments, while the US failed to ensure a ceasefire, thus jeopardizing the entire agreement.
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that a memorandum on settling a conflict with the US will not be signed on Sunday but could be finalized in the coming days. This contradicts earlier reports from Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif suggesting finalization within 24 hours.
Iranian authorities are reviewing a draft agreement with the United States, with spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stating it's too early to discuss signing details. He dismissed media reports of draft agreements as inaccurate and indicated an announcement would follow official approval.
Iran claims the US coordinates Israel's attacks, citing Central Command cooperation. Tensions escalated with Iran launching missiles at northern Israel, intercepted by Israel, following an Israeli strike on a Hezbollah facility in Lebanon.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Tehran has no need to respond to US President Donald Trump's social media threats, focusing instead on national interests and acting in its own manner when necessary.
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei announced that discussions on a memorandum of understanding for a peace deal and nuclear program issues are anticipated within the next 60 days. The memorandum primarily focuses on ending the war, not the specific details of the nuclear program at this stage.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that while most issues are agreed upon with the US, a final peace treaty is still distant. Frequent US position changes complicate negotiations, despite recent ceasefire extensions and draft agreement progress.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told earlier that Iran had not yet responded to the US proposal for a settlement agreement
Esmail Baghaei said that Iran will convey its position to the Pakistani side after completing its assessments
According to Esmail Baghaei, over the past two months the UAE has taken a number of destructive steps, including cooperation with the United States and Israel during the aggression against Iran
According to IRNA, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei named ending the conflict and establishing peace as the Islamic Republic’s top priorities
It violates Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, Esmail Baghaei said
Esmail Baghaei stressed that not a single principle of international law prohibits necessary measures to be taken by Iran as the coastal state to prevent the use of the Hormuz Strait for military aggression against the country
Tehran has every right to keep the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed amid US hostility, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said Read Full Article at RT.com
