BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 29. Iran has no
intention of engaging in discussions on matters unrelated to its
nuclear program, the country's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail
Bagaei said during a press conference in Tehran, Trend reports.


He noted that all discussions between Iran and the United States
so far have been strictly focused on nuclear issues, as demands
outside the nuclear program have no logical basis.


Bagaei added that the Swiss embassy protecting U.S. interests in
Iran and the U.S. mission safeguarding Iranian interests in
Washington serve as traditional communication channels, while
direct contacts also exist between Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed
Abbas Aragchi and U.S. Special Representative for Middle East
Affairs Steve Whitkoff. However, Iran currently sees no need for
additional contacts.


Meanwhile, on April 12, 19, and 26, and May 11 and 23, five
rounds of indirect talks on Iran's nuclear program were held
between Iran and the U.S. The indirect talks were organized through
the mediation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate
of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, and were led by Foreign
Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on the Iranian side and Steve
Witkoff on the American side. The first, third, and fourth rounds
of talks were held in Muscat, the capital of Oman, and the second
and fifth rounds were held in Rome, the capital of Italy.


On the morning of June 13, Israel launched a series of
airstrikes targeting Iran, resulting in the deaths of numerous
high-ranking military officials, generals, nuclear scientists, and
other senior figures.


That same evening, Iran retaliated with Operation True Promise
III, a large-scale missile and drone assault on multiple targets,
including Tel Aviv, which caused civilian casualties and extensive
damage.


On June 22, the United States conducted airstrikes on three
Iranian nuclear facilities, with reports indicating the destruction
of these sites.


The following evening, June 23, Iran launched airstrikes on a
U.S. military base in Qatar, further escalating tensions in the
region.


On June 24, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office announced that
Israel had agreed to a ceasefire with Iran, facilitated by U.S.
President Donald Trump. In response, Iran’s Supreme National
Security Council issued a statement confirming the cessation of
hostilities.


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