According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghae, in response to questions from the public, stated that given the US's repeated breaches of treaties and its own failure to uphold its commitments, why does Iran persist in negotiating with the US, and what benefits would such negotiations bring? Meanwhile, what avenues is the Iranian Foreign Ministry taking to promote an end to the war and the restoration of regional peace? Baghae stated, "We insist on nothing other than safeguarding Iran's national interests. For us, the most important thing is to protect Iran's interests and national security. Our core concern, our position, is Iran—whether through diplomatic channels or defensive measures."
