Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson stated that the US is seeking Iran’s total surrender rather than genuine talks, emphasizing that US approach is to impose its will instead of engaging in a real political give-and-take.
Tehran – IranView24
In an interview with India Today Global, Esmaeil Baqaei discussed the nuclear deadlock, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the aggressions by the U.S. and the Zionist regime, and Tehran’s readiness to respond to any escalation.
Explaining why Iran rejected Donald Trump’s recent proposal, the spokesperson noted that the U.S. remains focused on coercion. He clarified that Iran’s counter-proposal prioritizes an end to the war and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz before any nuclear discussions can take place.
Baqaei highlighted that the United States has undermined nuclear negotiations twice in less than nine months. “Washington disrupted the process early last year and again on February 28, 2026. It was not Iran that left the negotiating table,” he said, warning that this “failed formula” should not be repeated.
Addressing the situation in the Persian Gulf, the spokesperson asserted that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the fault of the United States. He explained that the waterway remained open until February 28, but Iran was forced to take reciprocal action after the U.S. and the Zionist regime used the territories of Persian Gulf littoral states to launch attacks against Iran.
Baqaei further noted that according to international law, a naval blockade is considered an act of war. He emphasized that Iran’s actions are a direct response to provocations and aggressions facilitated by foreign forces in the region.
