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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iranian Official Confirms Ongoing Mediation Efforts to De-escalate Tensions

Jul 20, 2026 06:46 AM CT Tehran, Iran diplomacy,mediation,de-escalation,iran,us

Summary

Iranian official Baghaei confirmed that mediators are actively working to prevent escalation in the conflict, while criticizing the United States for violating a Memorandum of Understanding. This indicates continued diplomatic engagement aimed at stabilizing the theater despite underlying tensions.

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"The principle of the matter is clear: mediators are working and trying to prevent tension from escalating," Baghaei explained.

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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Confirmed mediators are working to prevent tension escalation and criticized US for violating MoU.

United States NEUTRAL

Accused by Iran of having 'no excuse' to violate a Memorandum of Understanding.

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