WANA (May 06) – The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran stressed that the concept of negotiation is grounded in genuine dialogue and the resolution of disputes, stating that “negotiation has nothing to do with imposition or threats.” This position was expressed in response to recent remarks by the President of the United States.

 

On Wednesday, May 6, Esmail Baghaei wrote in a post on the social media platform X, citing the International Court of Justice’s ruling of April 1, 2011, that “negotiation” requires a “real and sincere effort to engage in dialogue with the aim of resolving differences.” According to him, achieving such a process depends on “seriousness and good faith” on the part of the parties involved.

 

He went on to clarify the conceptual boundaries of negotiation, adding: “Negotiation is neither argument, nor dictation, nor extortion, nor coercion.”

This statement came after U.S. President Donald Trump once again threatened Iran in a message on the social media platform Truth Social. Responding to media speculation about a possible agreement between Tehran and Washington, he claimed that if Iran accepted certain conditions, “operations” would end and maritime restrictions would be reduced. At the same time, Trump warned that if no agreement were reached, “bombings on a scale greater than before” would begin.

 

These exchanges come at a time when diplomatic relations between Iran and the United States remain marked by complexity and mistrust, and any progress toward negotiations—especially in the context of such rhetoric—faces serious uncertainty.