Baghaei: Islamabad Understanding Has Entered a Crisis Stage

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson answered a question from IRNA at a press briefing and stated that the Islamabad understanding has entered a crisis phase. He emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran has never been the initiator of violating commitments and remains committed to the principle of “commitment in return for commitment.”

• The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson answered a question from IRNA at his press briefing.
• He stated that the Islamabad understanding has entered a crisis phase.
• The Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran has never been the initiator of violating commitments.
• He announced that Iran remains committed to the principle of “commitment in return for commitment.”
• The Foreign Ministry spokesperson added that Iran will remain committed to its obligations as long as the other side fulfills its commitments.
• He proudly stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran has never taken the lead in violating its commitments.
• The Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran acts in every negotiation with caution and seriousness, while keeping its own interests in view.. Coverage difference: Both media outlets addressed the Foreign Ministry spokesperson’s remarks on the Islamabad understanding entering a crisis phase and on Iran’s insistence that it was not the initiator of any violation of commitments. Mashregh News quoted the spokesperson directly on Iran’s “not taking the lead” in violating commitments, while IRNA placed greater emphasis on Iran’s adherence to the principle of “commitment in return for commitment” and on “as long as the other side fulfills its commitments.”