Iran’s Foreign Ministry revealed on Monday that a structured framework for diplomatic negotiations with the United States is nearing completion, with expectations for finalization within days. This development emerges amid heightened tensions as President Donald Trump continues to threaten potential military action against Tehran.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed that regional nations are actively facilitating backchannel communications between the two historically adversarial states. “Countries of the region are acting as mediators in the exchange of messages,” Baqaei stated, while maintaining discretion regarding the specific content under discussion.
The diplomatic breakthrough follows Saturday’s announcement by top Iranian security official Ali Larijani, who declared via social media platform X that substantive progress was being made despite what he characterized as “artificial media warfare” creating a misleading perception of deadlock. Larijani’s statement emphasized that contrary to public assumptions, the architectural foundation for formal negotiations was actively taking shape.
Baqaei elaborated that multiple critical elements have already been addressed, with technical teams currently refining the procedural details of each phase within the proposed diplomatic process. “Several points have been addressed and we are examining and finalising the details of each stage,” he noted, underscoring the complexity of establishing mutually acceptable communication channels between nations with decades of entrenched hostility.
This diplomatic maneuvering occurs against a backdrop of increasingly confrontational rhetoric from Washington, where President Trump has simultaneously expressed openness to dialogue while authorizing military preparations for potential engagement. The paradoxical situation presents a delicate balancing act for both governments as they navigate domestic political pressures and international expectations.