WANA (Jun 10) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated today that Tehran must reassess the current status of talks aimed at ending the war with the United States, warning that a diplomatic process cannot function “in a vacuum” following a major overnight military escalation.

 

When questioned regarding how long negotiations with Washington can continue amidst continuous ceasefire violations, Baghaei emphasized the interconnected nature of Iran’s military and diplomatic strategies.

 

Diplomacy and the Battlefield Intertwined

Baghaei rejected the notion that negotiations and military operations are mutually exclusive, framing them as parallel tools used to safeguard Iran’s national security.

 

“Diplomacy and the battlefield are not separate from one another; they operate alongside each other to protect Iran’s interests and security,” Baghaei stated.

 

The spokesman underscored that Iran’s armed forces will respond decisively whenever necessary, adding that the overnight strikes demonstrated that the military “will not hesitate in defending the country.”

 

According to Baghaei, the various branches of the Iranian government remain fully coordinated, utilizing diplomatic channels or military force depending on what the situation demands.

 

U.S., Israel Accused of Undermining Ceasefire

Addressing the future of the peace talks, Baghaei indicated that the diplomatic environment has been severely damaged by recent hostile actions. He noted that moving any diplomatic process forward requires a “minimum acceptable space,” which is currently being eroded.

 

The spokesman explicitly blamed Washington and its regional ally for destabilizing the negotiations, pointing to:

  • Conflicting Messages: Continuous shifts in positions and demands from the United States.
  • Ceasefire Violations: Repeated breaches of the existing truce by both U.S. forces and the Israeli regime.

 

“Any diplomatic process is shaken when one of the parties resorts to force and illegal actions,” Baghaei concluded, leaving the future of the conflict-termination talks uncertain as Iran reviews its diplomatic options.