JAKARTA - Iran said it had conveyed demands about a potential ceasefire with the United States through intermediaries, indicating that indirect contacts with Washington were still ongoing to end the current conflict.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said in a Tehran press conference that his country had outlined its demands based on national interests and conveyed them through third parties.
"We have prepared a series of demands based on our interests and considerations. We are not ashamed to voice legitimate and logical demands," Esmaeil said when asked if there were any new plans to end the war between Iran and the US.
"Iran's position has been conveyed through intermediaries," he said.
According to Esmaeil, exchanging messages through third parties is a natural thing and continues to take place.
Baqaei also emphasized Iran's willingness to convey its position clearly should not be interpreted as a sign of retreat.
"Expressing our position quickly and courageously should not be interpreted as a step backwards," he said, referring to Iran's preparation of a response and announcing it if necessary.
Regional tensions have escalated since the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran on February 28, which has so far killed more than 1,340 people, including then Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Iran retaliated with drone and missile attacks targeting Israel, as well as Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets. The attacks caused casualties and infrastructure damage, as well as disrupting global markets and flights.
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