Iran has informed regional mediators Qatar and Oman that it will not enter ceasefire negotiations while it remains under active Israeli assault, according to a senior official familiar with the discussions.
The official, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, said Tehran made it clear it would only engage in serious negotiations once it has fully responded to Israel’s pre-emptive strikes.
“Iran has conveyed that it will not negotiate under fire,” the source said.
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The escalation follows a surprise Israeli attack launched on Friday, which reportedly targeted senior Iranian military leadership and key nuclear facilities. Israeli authorities have indicated the campaign will intensify in the coming days.
Iran, in turn, has vowed fierce retaliation, warning of severe consequences and describing the situation as the most intense confrontation between the two rivals to date.
Contrary to media speculation, the source rejected claims that Iran had asked Qatar and Oman to approach the United States for ceasefire mediation or to reopen stalled nuclear negotiations.
Neither Iran’s foreign ministry nor the governments of Qatar and Oman have issued public comments on the matter. Both Gulf nations have maintained diplomatic ties with Tehran and Washington, and have historically played roles as intermediaries—including in nuclear talks and a 2023 prisoner exchange.
Oman’s latest effort to revive U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations was reportedly cancelled shortly after Israel launched its military operation last week.
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