Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: It is unclear whether the Iran-U.S. ceasefire will be extended

ME News report. On April 16 (UTC+8), Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Bagh E ̄ stated at a press conference held in the capital, Tehran, on the 15th, that speculation regarding the extension of the Iran-U.S. ceasefire cannot yet be confirmed, and it is necessary to observe whether the U.S. side’s claimed diplomatic position reflects genuine sincerity. When asked about whether the “Iran-U.S. ceasefire could be extended and which issues have seen relatively more progress in the negotiations,” Bagh E ̄ said that the United States’ position has changed multiple times and its statements contradict one another; even if some consensus is reached, it is difficult to ensure that it will carry it out. Therefore, dialogue between Iran and the U.S. is taking place under very complex circumstances. Regarding negotiation progress, Bagh E ̄ said that the relevant topics are interconnected and that all elements must be advanced as a whole. At present, the dialogue continues through Pakistan as an intermediary. (Source: ODAILY)