He also pointed to President Donald Trump's description of diplomacy as a "waste of time," saying that any American initiative should be approached with caution. Bagai reaffirmed that Iran's nuclear program is peaceful and argued that the seven-step proposal remains the basis for dialogue through mediators, with its terms condensed into a format that can be implemented within two days. Meeting Iran's demands, according to him, may pave the way for negotiations and restore security in the Strait of Hormuz within a short period of time, but the next move is in the hands of the US.