Iran’s foreign ministry dismisses idea of talks while country is under attack

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson downplayed the likelihood of a ceasefire as long as attacks continue, Iran’s Student News Network reported on Monday, adding that Iran would continue to defend itself.

“There is no point to talk about anything but defense and crushing retaliations against enemies,” Esmaeil Baghaei said, before reiterating that Tehran has no war to fight with its Muslim neighbors but must target “facilities used by aggressors” for its legitimate defense.

The foreign ministry spokesperson also denied any Iranian attack against Turkey, Azerbaijan and Cyprus, pointing instead at what he called “false flag attacks.”

Baqaei also accused European countries including France of creating the conditions that led to the United States and Israel attacking the Islamic Republic and triggering a war.

“European countries have unfortunately helped create these conditions,” Baqaei said during his weekly press briefing.

“Instead of insisting on the rule of law, instead of standing up to the bullying and excesses of the United States, they spoke and agreed with them at the UN Security Council regarding the discussion on restoring sanctions, and all these things together emboldened the American and Zionist parties to continue committing their crimes.”