The statement comes after three rounds of indirect talks, with Iran insisting on its right to peaceful nuclear energy and demanding an end to punitive sanctions.

The statement reads:

“Following a letter from the US president to the esteemed Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution and the expression of readiness to pursue a diplomatic path to resolve the unnecessary and fabricated crisis over Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, the Islamic Republic of Iran entered into indirect talks with Washington with good will backed by national strength and confidence.

Over the course of three rounds of negotiations, the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, based on a clear framework rooted in Tehran’s principled approaches under international law regarding the peaceful use of nuclear energy and the lifting of oppressive sanctions, have outlined the rightful views and demands of the Iranian people and have diligently tried to achieve a fair, reasonable and lasting agreement.

While reaffirming its commitment to the path of diplomacy and declaring readiness to continue the talks, the Islamic Republic of Iran categorically rejects any approaches based on threats and pressure, which are all in violation of the principles of the UN Charter and international law, and are designed to harm Iran’s national interests and violate the human rights of its citizens. Accordingly, the Islamic Republic strongly condemns the continuation of illegal sanctions and pressure on the country’s trade and economic partners, viewing it as further evidence justifying the Iranian nation’s deep mistrust and skepticism regarding the seriousness of the US about pursuing diplomacy.

The continuation of these unlawful actions will in no way alter Iran’s logical and legitimate policies that are in line with international law. Undoubtedly, repeating ineffective and failed methods will yield nothing but a repetition of the same costly failures of the past.”

Esmail Baqaei noted that this postponement was conveyed by the Foreign Minister of Oman.

Baqaei clarified that the Omani side proposed the deferral, adding that the prospective new date will be announced in due course.

He reaffirmed the Islamic Republic of Iran’s commitment to leveraging diplomacy in pursuit of the legitimate and lawful interests of the Iranian nation—and in order to bring an end to sanctions and economic coercion that directly target the human rights and welfare of every Iranian citizen.

Baqaei further emphasized that from the outset of these talks, the Iranian delegation has approached the process with goodwill and has delineated a clear framework in line with Iran’s principled positions under international law concerning the peaceful use of nuclear energy and the lifting of unlawful sanctions.

He reiterated that Iran remains firmly resolved to engage in results-oriented negotiations with strength and determination toward a fair, reasonable, and enduring understanding.