Afghanistan, April 17 -- Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran will not accept temporary ceasefires, insisting any agreement must end fighting across the entire region.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, he said any truce must cover all conflict zones "from Lebanon to the Red Sea," describing this as a red line for Tehran.
Khatibzadeh stressed that Iran seeks a permanent end to the cycle of violence, adding that short-term ceasefires would not address the root causes of instability in the region.
He also said the Strait of Hormuz has "always remained open," emphasizing its continued accessibility despite tensions and its importance for global energy flows.
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