Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that discussions about a ceasefire are not relevant at this moment due to the ongoing military conflict. Speaking to Al Jazeera, he emphasized that the situation remains too volatile for mediation efforts to be meaningful.

Baghaei explained that Iran’s focus is on defending its homeland, asserting that the country neither initiated nor provoked the current war. He described the conflict as one imposed on Iran, calling it a war of necessity rather than of choice.

The statement reflects Iran’s position that the continuation of hostilities leaves little room for diplomatic negotiation until the situation stabilizes.