Tehran: A senior Iranian diplomat has said that upcoming negotiations between Iran and the United States in Islamabad will be grounded in a 10-point ceasefire proposal put forward by Tehran, signaling a structured approach to de-escalation following weeks of conflict.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht Ravanchi, made the remarks during a meeting with ambassadors, diplomatic representatives, and international organizations in Tehran on Friday. He outlined Iran’s position after what he described as 40 days of “imposed war” involving the United States and Israel.
According to the diplomat, both sides are expected to begin the first round of post-truce negotiations in Islamabad on Saturday, following a Pakistan-brokered two-week ceasefire. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has indicated that Washington agreed to use Tehran’s 10-point proposal as the framework for talks.
Takht Ravanchi emphasized that Iran remains open to diplomacy, but cautioned against negotiations based on misinformation or used as a cover for renewed military action. “We support dialogue, but not one that paves the way for further aggression,” he said, stressing the need for guarantees to prevent any repeat escalation.
He further stated that Iran would not accept a ceasefire that allows its adversaries time to regroup and launch fresh attacks. The continuation of talks, he suggested, hinges on tangible commitments and adherence to agreed conditions.
The diplomat also described the recent conflict as an “illegal war” and accused the US and Israel of targeting civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and schools. He warned that Iran would consider any country facilitating attacks against it as a legitimate target, while reiterating Tehran’s policy of maintaining good relations with neighboring states.
Highlighting Iran’s right to self-defense under international law, Takht Ravanchi said the country’s response was directed at military assets linked to the aggression. He also criticized some European nations for failing to condemn the attacks, while praising others for supporting Iran’s position.
Concluding his remarks, he said Iran’s resistance was not only about national defense but also about safeguarding regional stability against what he called expansionist threats.
