Iran's latest proposal to end the US-Israel war was reasonable and generous, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday, following its rejection by US President Donald Trump.
"Everything we proposed in our text consisted of reasonable demands, responsible demands and generous proposals - not only for Iran's national interests, but for the good, stability and security of the entire region and the world," Baghaei said during a press conference broadcast on Iranian television.
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Tehran's demands included ending the war in the region, ending what Baghaei called "maritime piracy against Iranian ships" and releasing Iranian assets that have been "frozen in foreign banks due to US pressure," the Iranian official said.
Iranian state media has reported that demands in Iran's counterproposal also included recognition of sovereignty over the blocked Strait of Hormuz and compensation for war damages.
"Regarding the continuation of the process, we have shown that despite all concerns, we are focused on Iran's national interests. We will act in any way necessary to secure our interests," Baghaei said, speaking about Trump's opposition to the Iranian plan.
