Iran has stressed that no final decision has yet been reached regarding a potential agreement, emphasizing that ongoing reports about a deal remain speculative and that negotiations have not produced a definitive outcome.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran has consistently demonstrated that it will not compromise on its fundamental principles and non-negotiable red lines.
He added that Qatar and Pakistan have been playing active mediation roles throughout the talks, noting that much of the draft text had already been finalized. However, he said the United States repeatedly altered its positions during the negotiations, complicating efforts to reach an agreement.
Baqaei reiterated that Iran had firmly resisted attempts to impose new demands in the final stages of the discussions, saying Tehran had once again proven it would not yield under pressure.
He also affirmed Washington’s attempt to portray Iran as a country affected by threats and coercion, arguing that such narratives do not reflect the reality of the negotiations.
Iran Rejects Western Statement, Vows Firm Response
Separately, Iran rejected a joint statement issued by several Western countries—including the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, France, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand—regarding alleged threats attributed to Iranian institutions.
Tehran insisted that its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security are not matters open to political bargaining or propaganda campaigns.
The statement accused the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the IRGC’s Quds Force, and Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence of involvement in hostile activities across Europe, North America, and Australia.
Gharibabadi: Iran Will Not Trade Its Sovereignty for Political Pressure
Responding on Friday, Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi dismissed the allegations as politically motivated accusations lacking evidence.
“The recent joint statement concerning what has been described as Iran’s ‘threatening activities’ consists of baseless political claims that are entirely unacceptable,” Gharibabadi said.
He warned that any hostile action, unfounded accusation, or participation in pressure campaigns against Iran would be met with a strong legal, political, and reciprocal response.
Gharibabadi further argued that countries with records of violating Iran’s sovereignty, supporting military aggression, sheltering terrorist groups, and backing “Israel” lack both the moral and legal standing to level accusations against the Islamic Republic.
Senior Commander Warns Against Threats to Iran’s Energy Infrastructure
Meanwhile, Major General Abdollahi, commander of Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, responded to recent US threats against Iranian energy infrastructure by declaring that oil and gas exports must remain accessible to all—or to no one.
In a message carried by Mehr News Agency, Abdollahi criticized what he described as contradictory US behavior, saying Washington speaks of negotiations and understanding while simultaneously pursuing hostile policies.
He argued that these contradictions are a primary source of instability in the region and have endangered international trade routes and economic security, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Abdollahi, US leaders continue to misjudge the Iranian nation and the capabilities of Iran’s armed forces, while relying on what he described as a pattern of repeated misinformation and failed pressure tactics.
He further asserted that media campaigns and psychological warfare cannot conceal what he called America’s repeated setbacks and failures in confronting Iran.
The commander warned that any future military attack on Iran would trigger a stronger response than before and could lead to a broader regional escalation with far-reaching security consequences.
Concluding his remarks, Abdollahi reiterated Iran’s position on energy security, stating: “In light of recent threats against Iran’s oil infrastructure, we declare that oil and gas exports must either remain available to everyone or to no one.”
Source: Al-Manar English Website