Iran on Monday ruled out ceasefire talks while military strikes by the United States and Israel continue, saying there is “no room” for negotiations as long as attacks are ongoing.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei insisted that Iran did not start the war and noted that discussions were underway when hostilities began. He said Tehran’s focus remains on defending the country and delivering a strong response to what it calls aggression, rather than engaging in truce talks at this stage.
“Military aggression is ongoing,” Baghaei told the press. “There is little place to talk about anything other than defense and a crushing response to the enemy.”
On Monday, Iranian security forces were posted to mosques and other public facilities in Tehran and several cities, according to Iran International, citing witnesses.
The operatives include members of the Revolutionary Guards and Basij Resistance Force, a volunteer paramilitary organization operating under the IRGC.
The deployment followed explosions in Tehran and in areas across Is Shan, including Dowlatabad, Mahmoudabad, Malek Shahr, Shahin Shahr, Sepahan Shahr, and Zarrin Shahr.