Iran Responds to Latest U.S. Peace Proposal Through Pakistan Mediation

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said in a press briefing on Monday that Tehran had responded to the latest American negotiation proposal. The mediation process continues through Pakistan, Baghaei told reporters. "What can be said with certainty is, first of all, that rights are not something we are to negotiate or compromise over," Baghaei said, including Iran's right to enrichment as set out by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

"There is no need for another party to recognize this right for Iran. This right already exists," he added.

Trump announced major combat operations against Iran on Feb. -Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites. -Iran talks in Pakistan in April failed to reach a peace deal. U.S. blockade until negotiations are concluded one way or the other.

Defense spokesperson Avichay Adraee on Monday issued evacuation orders for the southern Lebanese towns of Harouf, Burj el-Shamali and Dibal ahead of planned Israeli strikes. Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health said on Sunday that the death toll from Israeli strikes on the country since March 2 had risen to 2,988 people. -Israeli ceasefire and standoff with Iran.