Iran Will Not Compromise on National Interests, Baghaei Says

Tehran: Ismail Baghaei, spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, said Iran’s two-day plan is based on highly reasonable proposals.

According to media reports, the spokesman told a press briefing in Tehran that the United States considers Iran’s demand for its rights unreasonable, whereas demanding the lifting of sanctions and the naval blockade before talks begin is by no means unreasonable. In his view, the truly unreasonable step is launching war during negotiations.

Baghaei said Iran would not compromise on its national interests. If the United States accepts Iran’s demands, security in the Strait of Hormuz will be restored.

He said the US Iron Gate Task Force is intended to divert attention from the results of the American midterm elections. Washington, he said, should understand how costly support for war can be.