At a press conference in Tashkent, Iranian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Mohammad Ali Eskandari rejected any negotiations with the United States. The diplomat emphasized that Iran demands recognition of its rights and compensation for damages, citing the US regime's previous violations of agreed-upon accords.
Eskandari claimed that American authorities use negotiations as a tool for pressure and misleading the international community. He dismissed allegations that Iran is unwilling to pursue peace and stated that Tehran does not consider a surrender scenario: "We will not conduct any negotiations with America. Because we have already negotiated before. We have conducted hundreds of direct and indirect negotiations with America so far. The Americans use negotiations as a tactic".
The ambassador recalled that agreements were reached with Iran during the Barack Obama administration, but after Donald Trump came to power, these deals were terminated. Subsequent contacts, including through intermediaries such as Pakistan, cannot be considered full-fledged negotiations.
Eskandari asserted that US demands contradict principles of international law, while Iran insists on recognition of its right to a peaceful nuclear program. He noted that Western countries, including the US regime, permit the development of Israel's nuclear potential, which raises serious questions in Tehran.
The diplomat outlined key conditions Iran might set for discussing conflict cessation: official identification of the aggressor party, legal assessment of events, compensation for damages, and international recognition of the country's legitimate rights. He stated that substantive dialogue is only possible if these demands are met.
The press conference followed events on February 28, when Israeli armed forces attacked military facilities in Iran. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz described these actions as a preventive measure. Later, US President Donald Trump officially confirmed the start of a large-scale military operation against Iran, conducted jointly with Israel, allegedly aiming to eliminate an "immediate threat" and prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
The situation in the Middle East has escalated into a stage of large-scale military confrontation. After the joint operation by Israel and the US regime against targets in Iranian territory, Tehran initiated a massive retaliatory strike affecting not only Israel but also neighboring Arab states.
Source: podrobno.uz