Iran confirms diplomatic exchanges via mediators

Tehran: Iran said on Monday that diplomatic exchanges with the United States via mediators were ongoing despite US military strikes on the country.
'We have been informed by mediators, we have received messages -- without going into details -- but the main point is that the diplomatic apparatus has been active in recent days and ideas have been conveyed to us by certain mediators,' said Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei at a press conference in Tehran attended by AFP.
Baqaei said it was clear that mediators were actively working to prevent further escalation.

“At the same time, the Islamic Republic of Iran will spare no effort to stop US crimes,” he said.

He added that while Iran’s Armed Forces were responding “with strength and determination” and targeting the sources of US aggression, the country’s diplomatic apparatus was also fully engaged in carrying out its responsibilities.

“I reiterate that the diplomatic apparatus, in coordination with the defenders of the homeland in the Armed Forces, is pursuing its duties,” Baqaei said, adding, “The proposals put forward through mediators have been conveyed to us, and we have received them. However, I would rather not go into their details at this stage.”