The Iranian ministry of foreign affairs suggested Iran was not engaging with the United States on ending the war and said President Trump’s statement was part of an effort “to reduce energy prices and to buy time for implementing his military plans,” according to Mizan, Iran’s state-run news agency.
“Yes, there have been initiatives from regional countries to reduce tensions, and our response to all of them is clear: we are not the party that started this war, and all such requests should be directed to Washington,” Mizan cited the ministry as saying.
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