Iran live updates: Tehran 'serious' about peace talks, Baghaei says
Summary
Iran says it is serious about negotiating peace to end the conflict with the U.S. and Israel, despite President Donald Trump rejecting Iran’s latest peace proposal. The war began with U.S.-Israeli strikes in February 2026, and although a ceasefire was declared, talks have not yet produced a peace deal.Key Facts
- President Trump announced major strikes on Iran in February 2026 targeting military and government sites.
- A two-week ceasefire was declared, followed by unsuccessful peace talks in Pakistan in April.
- The ceasefire was extended indefinitely, but U.S. sanctions and blockade remain until negotiations conclude.
- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran is pursuing peace talks seriously and in good faith.
- Iran says the U.S. must show commitment to diplomacy, noting past U.S. withdrawal from a nuclear deal and military actions during talks.
- President Trump called Iran’s recent peace proposal "totally unacceptable" on social media.
- Iran sent its response to the U.S. peace proposal through Pakistani mediators.
- Israel carried out strikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, with many casualties reported.
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