WANA (Jun 01) – Iran will not retreat from any of its nuclear, military, or diplomatic red lines despite enemy pressure in an ongoing hybrid war, the spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee declared.

 

Speaking on state television, Ebrahim Rezaei outlined the current status of indirect message exchanges between Tehran and Washington—mediated by Pakistan and other nations—noting that Iran faces two core challenges: the situation in Lebanon regarding ceasefire violations, and the release of blocked Iranian assets.

 

‘The War Has Not Ended’

Rezaei stressed that the broader conflict remains active, describing it as a multi-faceted hybrid war.

 

“Essentially, the war has not ended,” Rezaei said. “Since February 28, we have been engaged in a hybrid war with the enemy across military, infrastructural, economic, diplomatic, psychological, and media fronts. The ongoing indirect talks with the Americans are strictly based on Iran’s well-known 14-point proposal, which was drafted by the Supreme National Security Council following the initial 40 days of the conflict.”

 

The spokesperson framed the current standoff in the Persian Gulf as a “war of wills,” citing recent encounters between Iranian armed forces and foreign aircraft and vessels as proof of Iran’s firm resolve.

 

No Nuclear Negotiations on the Table

Rezaei firmly dismissed American claims regarding nuclear concessions, clarifying that Tehran’s current diplomatic focus is entirely on ending hostilities.

 

“We have no active negotiations with the enemy regarding the nuclear issue,” Rezaei stated. “We have given no promises to the enemy, nor will we. The main issue right now is ending the war; other matters are simply prerequisites to achieving that.”

 

The spokesperson detailed Iran’s core conditions for a resolution, which include:

  • Ensuring regional security and halting the war in Lebanon and across the Axis of Resistance.
  • Unfreezing all blocked Iranian assets and securing the requested $300 billion in damages.
  • The complete withdrawal of U.S. forces from the region.
  • Lifting economic sanctions and guaranteeing Iran’s right to freely sell oil.

 

Rezaei added that Washington is in no position to dictate terms, noting that regional countries that previously advocated for military action against Iran are now pressuring the U.S. to reach an agreement with Tehran.

 

Prepared for All Scenarios

Addressing domestic challenges in the U.S.—including upcoming elections, economic strain over summer fuel prices, and the upcoming World Cup—Rezaei asserted that Iran is negotiating from a position of authority and holds the upper hand.

 

“If a deal is reached, it must be one where everyone judges Iran as the winner. If no deal is struck, we will return to the battlefield more honorably and powerfully than before,” Rezaei said, claiming that Iranian forces used a recent 50-day window to fortify defenses. He also referenced what he termed a historic tech failure by the enemy in Isfahan, comparing it to the 1980 Operation Eagle Claw (“Tabas 2”) debacle.

 

Rezaei concluded by reaffirming Iran’s unwavering commitment to its regional allies, stating, “Lebanon is part of our flesh and blood, and we will never abandon it.”