Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has said that Iran appreciates Iraq’s efforts to facilitate dialogue between Tehran and Washington, but any negotiation process must adhere to established diplomatic protocols in order to be effective and realistic.
Speaking at his weekly press conference in Tehran on Monday, the spokesperson emphasized that diplomacy remains a core tool for defending Iran’s national interests and will be used whenever it proves beneficial.
Commenting on the Iraqi prime minister's announcement on efforts for Baghdad's hosting direct talks between Iran and the US, Baqaei said Iraq’s concern for regional stability and security is commendable. Tehran always welcomes the sincere efforts of neighboring countries to reduce tensions, he noted, stressing that initiating a negotiation process requires commitment to proper diplomatic procedures, without which realistic dialogue cannot take place.
