Iran, defending its proposal to restart peace negotiations in just two days, emphasized that this proposal is the most logical option available. This response comes after Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, described some of Iran's conditions as "unreasonable and ridiculous."
Iran's Conditions for Starting Negotiations
Ismail Baqeri, the spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry, responded to Rubio's statements in a weekly press conference, saying: "Is it unreasonable for Iran to demand the lifting of illegal U.S. sanctions and an end to the maritime blockade before negotiations begin?" He also referred to the end of the war on all fronts as another necessary condition for starting negotiations.
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Iran's new proposal reduces the start time of negotiations from a previous plan that was set for seven days to two days. In the previous plan, Washington was required to take actions such as halting hostilities, lifting the blockade, and canceling sanctions before negotiations began.
U.S. Pressures on Iran-Iraq Relations
Baqeri also referred to U.S. pressures on Iraq to further close its borders with Iran and stated that these pressures should not negatively impact the bilateral relations between Iran and Baghdad. The Iraqi Foreign Minister recently announced that Washington is seeking such a move. However, Baqeri deemed this action insignificant and described it as a diversion from the main objectives of the United States.
He also referred to the mission of an American military force to restrict Iran's land trade, considering it an attempt to divert attention from the Republican failures in the recent midterm elections.
By presenting this proposal, Iran aims to show that it is seeking to establish peace and reduce tensions in the region, while the United States and its allies continue their sanctions and military policies.
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