Diplomatic efforts to end the weeks-long conflict are in progress, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, confirmed on Monday.
Baghaei said messages conveyed through friendly nations had been answered in accordance with Iran’s “principled positions.” He added that Tehran’s response included “necessary warnings” over the consequences of any continued strikes on its key infrastructure.
According to him, any attack targeting Iran’s energy facilities would trigger a “decisive, immediate, and effective response” from the country’s armed forces.
The mediation initiative is being led by Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye, with efforts underway to organise formal talks in Islamabad or another capital later this week.
Iran’s delegation is headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, while the United States was represented by envoys of President Donald Trump, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who is also involved in the process, has held discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the commencement of negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
Speaking on the talks, Trump said both sides are “having really good discussions,” adding that Iran has “one more opportunity to end its threats to America and our allies, and we hope they take it.”
Despite the diplomatic push, Washington has not altered its military posture. The U.S. United States Central Command confirmed on Monday that it continues to carry out precision strikes on Iranian military targets while also proceeding with plans to deploy additional Marines to the Middle East.
