"Iran honours its words": Deputy FM Saeed Khatibzadeh signals readiness for peace talks despite "critical" escalation
Apr 09, 2026
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed cautious hope for upcoming Islamabad peace talks despite ongoing military tensions. While Tehran insists Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire, Israeli PM Netanyahu maintains Hezbollah remains a target, leading Iran to accuse the US-Israel side of violating the agreed "10-point proposal."