Iran, US exchanging messages, but no negotiation process begun: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking at his weekly press briefing in Tehran on Monday, Baqaei made the remarks in response to a question about Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi’s visit to Oman last week and whether he had received a message from the US during the trip.

“There was no official message,” the spokesperson said, adding that various intermediaries are making efforts to bring the two sides closer together and that messages are indeed being conveyed. “However, this does not in any way signify the start of a negotiation process between Iran and the United States.”

Oman to clarify imported water issue

Baqaei said no accusations are directed at Tehran over water imported to Oman, describing earlier claims of contamination as baseless and due to a technical error. The Omani side will soon issue a statement clarifying the matter, he added.

Rejecting US accusations

Responding to questions about allegations in Jeffrey Epstein’s case files involving Iran, the spokesperson said the emails attributed to him—calling for military action or pressure against Iran—are not surprising, as anti-Iran activities have long been part of US policy circles.

He added that what is notable is Epstein’s background in corruption and human trafficking, crimes confirmed by US authorities themselves. His reported involvement shows that individuals with such criminal records are among those hostile to the Iranian nation, Baqaei said.

Iran condemns US military moves in Caribbean

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned US military activities in the Caribbean Sea and Latin America, calling them a clear threat to international peace and security. “Foreign Ministry”

He said Washington’s claim that the operations aim to combat drug trafficking lacks any legal basis under international law. “No country is permitted, under the pretext of fighting transnational crimes such as drug trafficking, to violate another nation’s sovereignty or territorial integrity,” he added.

Baqaei also said US threats against Venezuela and other Latin American states are legally and politically unjustifiable and run counter to the UN Charter’s principles prohibiting the use or threat of force.

Regional consensus that Israel is main source of instability

The Iranian diplomat said there is now no doubt among regional countries that the main threat comes from the Israeli regime. He added, however, that even using the word “threat” is not entirely accurate, as the region is already engaged in a real war with Israel, citing the genocide in Gaza and acts of aggression against other countries including Syria, Qatar, and Lebanon.

A clear consensus has emerged among regional states that that Israel is the primary and active source of danger, and that regional countries must rely on mutual understanding and cooperation to ensure their collective security.