ISLAMABAD, April 7 (Xinhua) -- A complete cessation of war, accompanied by guarantees against renewed aggression, remains Iran's maximum demand in ongoing peace diplomacy efforts, Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said on Tuesday.
In an interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Moghadam said Iran prioritizes diplomacy but insists that any negotiated outcome must ensure a permanent resolution to the conflict.
The ambassador underscored Iran's firm stance amid escalating regional tensions, warning that proposals lacking credible guarantees would fail to address the root causes of the conflict and could risk further instability.
The remarks come as diplomatic efforts intensify to broker peace between Iran and the United States, with Pakistan playing a mediating role in facilitating dialogue between the two sides.
Moghadam acknowledged Pakistan's diplomatic efforts, noting that ongoing contacts between Tehran and Islamabad at multiple levels reflect a shared commitment to de-escalation and regional peace.
The ambassador said Iran's defensive capabilities and the resilience of its people have strengthened its position, adding that attempts to combine negotiations with continued military pressure would not succeed.
He reiterated that Iran remains committed to diplomacy but stressed that any meaningful peace process must lead to a comprehensive and lasting end to the conflict, rather than a temporary ceasefire. ■
