Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei says Tehran remains open to diplomacy but is fully prepared to fight if necessary amid escalating tensions with the United States. The remarks came after Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest response to a U.S. proposal reportedly delivered through Pakistan. Baghaei accused Washington of making “unreasonable demands” and warned that regional stability and security have been undermined by the ongoing crisis. Iran insists its response was measured and based on national interests while emphasizing that diplomacy can only succeed if Tehran’s sovereignty and strategic concerns are respected during future negotiations with the United States.