Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran is still reviewing the latest US proposal related to negotiations over ending the conflict, adding that a response would be delivered “at the appropriate time”.
Baghaei dismissed deadlines set by American officials, saying they “mean nothing” to Iran and insisting Tehran would not respond to “deadlines or ultimatums”.
Iranian officials say the delay reflects the technical complexity of the proposed agreement and the need for approval across multiple centres of power in Tehran.
Al Jazeera reported that the process involves parliamentary leaders, including Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Supreme National Security Council and ultimately Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, whose approval is required before a final response is sent to Washington.
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