Iran will defend itself against the United States and Israel with “all its might,” the country’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, said on Monday.
Rejecting ceasefire proposals, Baghaei accused Washington and Tel Aviv of having “no red lines” and disregarding international law.
Iran refuses talks under threats, with Baghaei saying negotiations were “incompatible with ultimatums and threats to commit war crimes.”
Iran has prepared its written response to mediators outlining demands based on national interests, a step Baghaei said would be communicated “whenever necessary.”
US President Donald Trump’s warning of “blowing up the entire country” if Iran fails to reach a peace deal with Washington before Tuesday has escalated tensions.
Tehran seeks a “decisive and permanent” end to the war imposed by the US and Israel, with Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi saying, “Bridges can be rebuilt, but the opportunity to discipline America will not come again.”
