A spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly stated that Iran will not engage in any diplomatic negotiations with the United States while military operations continue. This assertion follows recent escalations in conflict, indicating that current circumstances do not allow for political dialogue. The spokesperson, Ali Safri, noted that prior to the recent outbreak of hostilities, Iran was indeed in discussions with the U.S., which were showing signs of potential progress towards an agreement.

The Iranian official highlighted that the assassination of key Iranian leaders and the targeting of the supreme leader have severely eroded the trust necessary for dialogue, making any negotiations impossible at this juncture. Furthermore, Safri acknowledged regional efforts aimed at de-escalation, where various countries have attempted to mediate a ceasefire. He confirmed Iran's openness to these initiatives but refrained from confirming whether such efforts were a direct initiative from the U.S. or independent actions from the mediating countries.

Lastly, he emphasized that any future diplomatic steps must start with a cessation of hostilities and a halt to military actions from the U.S. Hence, the situation remains tense, with Iran holding a strong stance against negotiations under current military pressures, complicating any potential resolution to the ongoing conflict.