BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 20. Iran won't hold
talks on its defense potential and capabilities, said Esmail
Baghaei, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, during a press
conference held in Tehran on April 20, Trend reports.
According to him, Iran will not be allowed to deviate from its
national interests in any issue that is not related to the
principles of the discussion, as is clear.
Baghaei noted that the important nuance for Iran is to act
within the framework of clear and known instructions and to keep a
clear position in the spotlight.
The Iranian official pointed out that in the current
circumstances, there can be no talk of unilateral normalization of
traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. As a coastal country, not
only the measures taken by Iran, but also ships, cargo owners, and
insurance companies aren't interested in passing through this
strait, as they are concerned about the current situation.
"Another issue is that Iran cannot allow this situation to
repeat itself in the future. The bitter experience of the U.S. and
Israel's military operations against Iran has led the country to
the conclusion that certain protocols must be regulated to ensure
the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. This is a
responsible strategy on the part of Iran so that the security of
the Strait of Hormuz can be best ensured in the future," he
added.
Meanwhile, as no tangible progress was made in the nuclear
negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, the situation escalated on
February 28, when the United States and Israel launched military
airstrikes against Iran. In retaliation, Iran initiated missile and
drone strikes targeting Israeli and U.S. installations in the
region. Following these developments, a two-week ceasefire
agreement was brokered on April 7 through Pakistan's mediation.
However, during subsequent talks between the U.S. and Iran in
Islamabad on April 11, no consensus was reached.
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