Iranian Foreign Ministry: "U.S. Has Fallen Into Its Own Quagmire... No Request for Talks"

"We Will Independently Establish a Navigation System with Oman"

As the armed conflict between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz entered its third day of cessation, the Iranian government reaffirmed its hardline stance by drawing a clear line against the possibility of resuming negotiations with the U.S.

According to Iranian state media IRNA and others on July 27 (local time), Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated in a regular briefing that “Iran has never requested the United States to resume negotiations” regarding proposals for a ceasefire and return to talks made by mediating countries such as Pakistan and Qatar.

Spokesperson Baghaei said, “A war that began with the claim of collapsing Iran within three days has now dragged on for five months, and the United States has become trapped in a quagmire of its own making.” He continued, “We will not allow the United States to unilaterally decide periods of war and peace.” He emphasized that all of Iran’s decisions are based on national security and national interests, not on American concerns.

Regarding the issue of passage through the Strait of Hormuz, he explained that the blockade remains in effect and that constructive discussions are underway with Oman, a littoral state. However, he stressed, “These negotiations have nothing to do with the United States,” denying any possible U.S. involvement.

Spokesperson Baghaei stated, “The root cause of the closure of the Strait lies in the United States' aggressive actions and its creation of instability in the region.” He added that Iran, together with Oman, would independently build a safe navigation system that respects the sovereignty of both countries.

He also revealed that Iran recently summoned the French ambassador in Tehran to lodge a protest, claiming that two French diplomats had interfered in Iran’s internal affairs under the pretext of “engaging with civil society.”

Baghaei continued his criticism toward the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), particularly Kuwait. He pointed out that “Kuwait denies involvement in military operations against Iran, but the United States continues to use military bases in Kuwait for attacks on Iran,” and urged neighboring Islamic countries to stop providing their territories for American use.

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