▲ Esmaeil Baghaei, Spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Iranian government has claimed that repeated cease-fire violations by the United States and Israel are negatively impacting diplomatic efforts to end the war.
Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was asked about the latest status of cease-fire negotiations during a regular briefing on June 10 (local time). He replied, "We must carefully review the current situation, taking into account the developments from last night (U.S. airstrikes in southern Iran and Iran's counterattack)."
He emphasized, "Diplomatic processes do not occur in a vacuum. To advance the diplomatic process, a minimum environment must be created in which practical work can be carried out."
He further criticized the U.S., stating, "The U.S. is undermining this process by sending contradictory messages, frequently changing conditions, and repeatedly violating cease-fires, while the Zionist regime (Israel) is also damaging this process by repeatedly violating the cease-fire in Lebanon."
He added, "All diplomatic processes are damaged by the use of force and illegal measures."
He also remarked, "Last night's events showed that Iran's brave military, which defends the nation, does not hesitate for a single moment," adding, "We will use diplomatic means where diplomacy is needed, and military means where the situation demands it."
This implies that negotiations and military responses are not conflicting policies, but rather form a "firm harmony."
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