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Iran’s Deputy FM Gharibabadi Says Iran Welcomes Diplomacy, Finalizes Response to US Views
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Iran ready for diplomacy and prepared to defend the country. Iran finalizing its response to American views via mediators after consultations.
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Diplomacy, then defense
Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, said Iran welcomes all diplomatic processes and is prepared to defend itself, while Tehran finalizes its response to American views on the proposal Iran presented in New York. Gharibabadi told Al-Arabi TV that Iran will announce its final position after consultations through mediators, and he said Tehran remains ready for diplomacy provided that the matters raised are genuine.
Gharibabadi added that Iran’s readiness to defend itself and to fight is no less than its readiness for negotiations, and he said continued participation in talks demonstrates Tehran’s political flexibility and commitment to the diplomatic process. Gharibabadi stressed that Iran has not violated any of its commitments, while he said Washington has failed to honor its obligations under the Islamabad MoU and must take compensatory steps.
War consequences beyond region
Kazem Gharibabadi warned the United States that if it chooses military aggression against Iran, the consequences of war will be extended beyond the region. Gharibabadi made the remarks in an interview with RIA Novosti, emphasizing that the US, in case of renewed aggression against Iran, its consequences will be extended beyond the region.
Gharibabadi said the situation is clear and that it is Washington that needs to adjust to the realities of the region and seek solutions based on diplomacy. Gharibabadi warned that repeating past mistakes by resorting to military scenarios and threats would lead to consequences that would reach well beyond the region, and he said the US must now decide which path to adopt.
Mediators, ceasefire review
Kazem Gharibabadi said Iran’s response to US considerations regarding a proposed seven-day ceasefire plan remains under review and will be communicated through mediators once finalized. Gharibabadi told Al Araby TV that Iran continues to welcome the path of diplomacy, but the demands raised in the negotiations must be realistic.
Gharibabadi said, "Washington has violated its commitments under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, and the US must take steps to compensate for this action," and he added that Iran has not violated any of its commitments. Gharibabadi warned that in the event of an attack by the US or Israel, Tehran has various scenarios at its disposal, and new fronts could be opened in the region.