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1. Various of press conference of Iranian Foreign Ministry in progress

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2. SOUNDBITE (Farsi) Esmail Baghaei, spokesman, Iranian Foreign Ministry:
"Regarding the speculations about the extension of the ceasefire and these discussions, none of them can be confirmed. As I said, the talks are continuing through the Pakistani mediator and it remains to be seen how serious the other side is about the claims it has made about diplomacy. It is America that must prove its opposition because it has repeatedly not only not kept its commitments but has basically destroyed the negotiating table."

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3. Press conference in progress

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4. SOUNDBITE (Farsi) Esmail Baghaei, spokesman, Iranian Foreign Ministry:
"Iran's indisputable rights, which have been ratified under international law, cannot be waived. Iran's right to peaceful use of nuclear energy is not a right that anyone has granted us and wants to take away from us under pressure or war. This right is part of the rights that Iran has enjoyed by virtue of its membership in the Non-Proliferation Treaty, and as long as we are a member of this document, we should be able to enjoy its benefits."

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5. Press conference in progress

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6. SOUNDBITE (Farsi) Esmail Baghaei, spokesman, Iranian Foreign Ministry:
"Regarding the discussions related to the level and type of enrichment, we have always said that this is nothing new. We said that the level of enrichment is negotiable regarding the type of enrichment. We have emphasized again that the Islamic Republic of Iran should be able to continue enrichment based on its needs."

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8. Various of heavy smoke rising after air strikes by United States, Israel

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Iran on Wednesday dismissed reports of an agreement with the United States to extend the temporary ceasefire, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stressing that negotiations remain unresolved.

Baghaei said no specific dates have been set for a new round of U.S.-Iran talks, but added that a Pakistani delegation may visit Tehran to continue meditation efforts.

"Regarding the speculations about the extension of the ceasefire and these discussions, none of them can be confirmed. As I said, the talks are continuing through the Pakistani mediator and it remains to be seen how serious the other side is about the claims it has made about diplomacy. It is America that must prove its opposition because it has repeatedly not only not kept its commitments but has basically destroyed the negotiating table," he said.

Baghaei reiterated Iran’s position on nuclear policy, declaring that the country has never pursued a program beyond peaceful purposes. He accused U.S. officials of lacking sincerity by refusing to acknowledge Iran's stance.

"Iran's indisputable rights, which have been ratified under international law, cannot be waived. Iran's right to peaceful use of nuclear energy is not a right that anyone has granted us and wants to take away from us under pressure or war. This right is part of the rights that Iran has enjoyed by virtue of its membership in the Non-Proliferation Treaty, and as long as we are a member of this document, we should be able to enjoy its benefits," he said.

Responding to recent remarks by U.S. Vice President JD Vance about "making Iran thrive" and integrating it into the global economy, Baghaei said Iran is capable of achieving prosperity through its own efforts. He added that those who only weeks ago threatened to send Iran "back to the Stone Age" and destroy its infrastructure are in no position to speak about development, particularly after inflicting heavy damage on the country’s scientific and industrial foundations during the past 40 days.

Baghaei said Iran is open to discussing the parameters of uranium enrichment with the United States, while underscoring that its right to peaceful nuclear energy remains non-negotiable.

"Regarding the discussions related to the level and type of enrichment, we have always said that this is nothing new. We said that the level of enrichment is negotiable regarding the type of enrichment. We have emphasized again that the Islamic Republic of Iran should be able to continue enrichment based on its needs," said the spokesman.

The two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States began April 8, halting nearly 40 days of fighting that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, senior commanders, and more than 3,000 civilians. Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes against U.S. and Israeli targets. Delegations from both sides later held lengthy talks in Islamabad, but the negotiations collapsed Sunday without a deal.