The Supreme National Security Council of Iran affirmed that Iran’s negotiating delegation will make no concessions in talks aimed at ending the war, underscoring its full commitment to safeguarding national rights and defending the interests of the Iranian people.
In a statement, the council said Tehran agreed to enter negotiations following the failure of the aggression on the battlefield. However, a round of talks held in Islamabad under Pakistani mediation concluded without results after Washington presented what Iran deemed excessive demands, which were firmly rejected by the Iranian delegation.
The council stressed that any ceasefire would be contingent on a comprehensive halt to operations across all fronts, including Lebanon, accusing Israeli forces of violating the agreement from the outset.
On maritime security, the statement emphasized that access through the Strait of Hormuz would remain limited, conditional, and under full Iranian control, with continued monitoring of shipping traffic until a lasting peace is secured. It warned that any attempt to impose a naval blockade would constitute a breach of the truce.
Tehran also stated that the ongoing negotiations are based on what it calls successes in battle and that turning these successes into political wins needs ongoing readiness at home and unity among the people.
Pezeshkian: Public Resilience Thwarted Adversaries’ Plans
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said the resilience and determination of the Iranian people have been decisive in thwarting the objectives of the aggression, arguing that the adversaries’ military calculations collapsed in the face of public cohesion and faith.
Speaking during a visit to the Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs, Pezeshkian stated that opponents, unable to secure battlefield gains, turned to targeting civilian infrastructure, including homes, schools, and hospitals, in what he called a clear violation of international law.
He highlighted the sustained public presence over more than 40 days as a pivotal moment, describing attacks on civilians—particularly children—as a moral scandal for those claiming to defend human rights.
Pezeshkian added that attempts to incite unrest by targeting police centers and volunteer forces had failed, as the public rallied around the state and took part in its defense despite mounting threats.
He also denounced complicit or justificatory international stances toward the attacks, saying they run counter to humanitarian principles, while noting that most countries, despite external pressure, have refrained from aligning with the aggressors.
Source: Al-Manar Website