Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismael Baqaei reiterated Thursday that Iran's missiles are intended for use rather than diplomatic bargaining, asserting Tehran's unwillingness to discuss its missile program in talks. The statement reinforces a hardline position first outlined by Baqaei earlier this week.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei reiterated on Thursday morning that Iran's missiles 'are intended for use rather than negotiation,' reflecting Tehran's refusal to discuss its military capabilities in diplomatic settings. The statement comes as a follow-up to remarks Baqaei made earlier this week, when he listed the missile program as one of four core Iranian positions that are not up for negotiation, alongside control of the Strait of Hormuz, enriched nuclear material, and the demand for a dual Persian-English text in talks. As The Zioneer reported on Thursday at 00:57 and 01:06, Baqaei had previously delivered a similar formulation — 'our missiles are for launching, not negotiations' — and celebrated what he described as a favorable outcome from President Trump's press conference. The latest statement contains no new operational specifics, but confirms the consistency of Tehran's hardline posture at a time when nuclear and regional talks continue in Islamabad. No independent corroboration was available within the batch.
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