Iran’s Foreign Ministry has said it is difficult to assess the U.S. response to its proposal, citing Washington’s history of “excessive and unreasonable” demands.
“The U.S. message (proposal) was received through Pakistan and is under consideration. It can be assumed that, given the U.S. side's practice of excessive and unreasonable demands, it is not easy to examine this response,” spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said.
“At this stage, we are not discussing anything with the American side other than a complete end to the war… The U.S. must come to the conclusion that it must adopt a reasonable approach towards Iran,” he added at a weekly press briefing on Monday.
The Iranian official said Tehran holds accountable all countries that have “appeased” what it described as U.S.-Israel aggression.
“We witnessed inappropriate behaviour from the United Arab Emirates during the recent imposed war,” Baghaei said.
He also reiterated that Iran considers itself the “guardian and custodian” of the Strait of Hormuz.
“Talks with Oman continue on a mechanism for transit through the Strait of Hormuz,” he said.
Baghaei noted that a degree of realism and pragmatism had emerged among some European countries regarding international developments.
“Countries concerned about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz should prevent the escalation of illegal U.S. actions in the region,” he said.
His remarks came as tensions appeared to intensify, with reports of firing at U.S. frigates in the strategic waterway. Washington said the vessels were part of “Project Freedom”, an escorting operation.
Iran has not officially claimed responsibility for reported drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates on Monday.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on the X platform on Tuesday that “Project Freedom” was in fact “Project Deadlock.”
“As talks are making progress with Pakistan's gracious effort, the U.S. should be wary of being dragged back into quagmire by ill-wishers. Project Freedom is Project Deadlock.”
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