Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has announced that Tehran’s proposed 10-point framework has been accepted as the foundation for upcoming negotiations with international stakeholders, while stressing that Iran will not agree to a ceasefire without firm guarantees against renewed military aggression.
Speaking at a diplomatic gathering in Tehran attended by foreign ambassadors, heads of missions, and representatives of international organizations, Takht-Ravanchi said Iran remains open to diplomacy but warned against negotiations being used as a cover for deception or further escalation.
“Iran has always welcomed diplomacy and dialogue,” he said, adding that talks must not be used “as a pretext for deception or to prepare the ground for renewed aggression.”
He reiterated that Iran rejects any ceasefire arrangement that would allow opposing forces to regroup and launch fresh attacks, insisting that any agreement must include binding safeguards.
“We do not want a ceasefire that enables the enemy to rearm and carry out aggression again,” he stated.
The Deputy Foreign Minister also emphasized Iran’s regional posture, describing its policy toward neighbouring countries as one of “good neighbourliness.” He said Iran’s military actions should not be interpreted as hostility toward those states, arguing instead that its operations were defensive in nature.
According to him, Iran’s strikes were directed at US military assets located in regional countries that Tehran claims were involved in attacks against its territory.
The proposed 10-point framework outlined by Iranian officials includes sweeping demands aimed at reshaping regional security and diplomatic relations. Key provisions reportedly include guarantees of non-aggression against Iran, continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, recognition of Iran’s right to uranium enrichment, lifting of all US primary and secondary sanctions, and termination of United Nations Security Council and International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions against Iran.
Other elements include compensation for damages suffered during the conflict, withdrawal of US combat forces from the region, and an end to hostilities across multiple fronts, including Lebanon.
Tensions in the region have escalated significantly since the outbreak of hostilities on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iranian targets, according to Iranian authorities. Tehran responded with drone and missile attacks targeting Israel, as well as areas in Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf states hosting US military installations. Iran also imposed restrictions on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz during the height of the conflict.
In response to growing international pressure, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire earlier this week, a move brokered by Pakistan and described as a potential stepping stone toward a broader and more permanent peace arrangement.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire was based on what he described as a “workable” Iranian proposal, suggesting that the framework presented by Tehran could serve as a starting point for negotiations on a long-term agreement.
However, despite the ceasefire, both sides continue to exchange strong rhetoric, underscoring the fragility of the agreement and the deep mistrust that remains between Washington and Tehran.
Diplomatic observers say the acceptance of the framework as a basis for talks represents a cautious step forward, but caution that major disagreements over sanctions, security guarantees, and regional influence could still derail negotiations.
As preparations continue for further discussions, attention remains focused on whether both sides can bridge their differences and move toward a durable settlement, or whether the current ceasefire will unravel under the weight of unresolved tensions.
