Iran defence ministry says US seeks 'face-saving' way out of war
Iran's defense ministry claims the US seeks a "face-saving" exit from the war, as US envoys head to Pakistan for peace talks, though no direct negotiations with Iran are expected.
- Middle East
- AFP
- Published Date: 11:30 | 25 April 2026
"Our military power today is a dominant force, and the enemy is looking for a face-saving way to escape the war quagmire it has become trapped in," media outlet ISNA quoted a ministry spokesperson as saying.
It comes as emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner make their way to Islamabad, though Iranian state media has said direct negotiations are not on the cards.
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