BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 19.​ Iran is prepared
to hold discussions with the U.S. if its national interests are
safeguarded, said Ebrahim Azizi, the Chairman of the Iranian
Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee,
Ebrahim Azizi, said, Trend reports.


Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, Azizi stated that if
the U.S. accepts the framework and principles agreed upon by Iran,
we are ready to engage in talks. He emphasized that the national
interest is paramount for Iran, and previous dialogue has often
been undermined by the opposing side.


The five rounds of indirect talks regarding Iran’s nuclear
program took place on April 12, 19, and 26, as well as May 11 and
23, 2025. These discussions were mediated by Sayyid Badr Hamad Al
Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, and
were led by the Iranian delegation, represented by Foreign Minister
Sayed Abbas Araghchi, and the U.S. delegation, headed by Special
Representative for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff. The first,
third, and fourth rounds were held in Muscat, Oman’s capital, while
the second and fifth rounds took place in Rome, Italy.


On the morning of June 13, 2025, Israel initiated airstrikes
against Iran, resulting in the deaths of numerous high-ranking
military officials, generals, nuclear scientists, and other senior
figures.


Later that evening, Iran retaliated with Operation True Promise
III, launching hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones targeting
various locations, including Tel Aviv. The strikes led to civilian
casualties and widespread devastation.


On June 22, the United States launched airstrikes against three
Iranian nuclear facilities, reportedly destroying them.


The following evening, June 23, Iran targeted a U.S. military
base in Qatar with airstrikes.


On June 24, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office announced that
Israel had agreed to a ceasefire with Iran, mediated by U.S.
President Donald Trump.


In a parallel development, Iran’s Supreme National Security
Council issued a statement confirming the cessation of
hostilities.