politics
April 1, 2026
Baghei denies Trump: We did not seek a ceasefire
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghei today rejected claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that Tehran had sought a ceasefire, deeming them unfounded and inaccurate.
TL;DR
- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghei refuted U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that Tehran sought a ceasefire.
- Baghei labeled Trump's claim as false and unfounded.
- He stated that Iran responded to air attacks by the U.S. and Israel on February 28th with 89 waves of retaliatory strikes.
- The retaliatory attacks targeted Israeli-controlled areas and U.S. positions in the region using missiles and drones.
- Iran views these attacks as a defense of its sovereignty.
- The escalation occurred during diplomatic talks regarding Iran's nuclear program, which Tehran maintains is peaceful.
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