London, April 9 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has signalled Tehran's cautious readiness to proceed with peace negotiations, despite a night of intense military escalation. Speaking to ITV News, a British broadcasting television network, Khatibzadeh emphasised that recent Iranian military actions were a necessary response to ongoing provocations.

Reflecting on the immediate lead-up to the current truce, the Deputy Foreign Minister described the volatility of the situation. "Last night was a very critical night because we had no option but to respond to these new atrocities," he stated, adding that subsequent diplomatic efforts mediated by Islamabad helped stabilise the situation.

"Then there were a few back and fort...