Gharibabadi: West rejects Iran’s response because it is not a 'letter of surrender'

Tehran - BORNA - In a post on his X social media account, Kazem Gharibabadi clarified that when a party directly involved in war, blockades, sanctions, and threats of force rejects Iran’s response solely because it isn't a "letter of surrender," it becomes clear that the core issue is the imposition of political will through coercion and pressure rather than a sincere pursuit of peace. He emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran has put forward clear and fundamental principles, including the permanent cessation of war and guarantees against its recurrence, compensation for damages, the lifting of the blockade and illegal sanctions, and full respect for Iran's rights.

The Deputy Foreign Minister further stressed that these demands are not "maximalist," but rather the minimum requirements for any serious, sustainable arrangement aligned with the UN Charter to end a crisis sparked by the illegal use of force. He pointed out the inherent contradiction in the opposing side's approach, noting that one cannot speak of a ceasefire while maintaining a blockade, claim to support diplomacy while intensifying sanctions, or advocate for regional stability while providing political and military support to a regime that is the source of aggression and instability.

Gharibabadi concluded that such a contradictory approach does not constitute a negotiation, but is instead the continuation of a policy of coercion masked by diplomatic terminology.

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