Mehdi Unfiltered EXCLUSIVE: Mehdi Interviews Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman on the War
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Mar 26, 2026 Esmaeil Baghaei, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman and a senior figure in recent nuclear talks, discusses Iran's view of victory and deterrence. He explains what security guarantees Iran seeks and defends its enrichment choices. He addresses diplomacy, regional tensions, human rights criticisms, and Iran's readiness to respond to threats.
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Iran Sees Current Conflict As Longstanding Campaign
- Esmaeil Baghaei framed the current confrontation as a continuation of a 47-year US campaign against Iran, calling recent attacks another phase of long-term animosity.
- He argued Iran's resilience and wartime experience let it survive superior US-Israeli technology and remain determined to defend its homeland.
Iran Demands Guarantees Because Talks Were Attacked
- Baghaei said Iran won't trust ceasefires without guarantees because past negotiations were followed by attacks during talks in June and February.
- He used two concrete examples: attacks on 13 June (before a 15 June meeting) and 28 February (before a Vienna meeting) to justify mistrust.
Iran Reiterates Official Opposition To Nuclear Weapons
- Baghaei reaffirmed Iran's longstanding public stance against nuclear weapons, noting religious and policy bans and no leader statements favoring weapons.
- He argued assassinations of scientists target those who denounced nukes, and said Iran's principles remain intact though he wouldn't predict the distant future.