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Baghaei: Iran's defense capabilities and missile power have not been a subject of discussion with the U.S.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei

23 June 2026 12:26 (UTC +04:00)

Iran's defense capabilities will never become a subject of discussion with anyone, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said at a briefing, APA reports.

“Iran's defense capabilities and missile power have never been part of the dialogue, and no discussions will be held with anyone on this issue,” Baghaei stressed.

He also commented on the 60-day authorization announced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding Iran's exports of oil and petroleum products. Baghaei noted that the 60-day authorization entered into force immediately upon its announcement and has already entered the implementation phase.

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson added that Iran's unfrozen assets are also at the disposal of the Iranian government and will be used for necessary purposes.

Toghrul Guluzade

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