Iran rejects diplomatic breakthrough, warns of crushing response to any US-Israeli attack Iran's negotiating team spokesman Email Bagai stated on Tuesday that no agreements or concrete breakthroughs had been reached during the latest round of indirect peace proposals exchanged with the United States through regional mediators. "Past experience closes the door to any optimism regarding America's seriousness in diplomacy," IRNA quoted Bagai as saying. While the indirect talks continue through mediators, Tehran has emphasized its military readiness to provide a "crushing response" to any hostile military action launched against Iranian territory. Despite the diplomatic impasse, Bagai noted that Iran remains open to utilizing diplomatic avenues to protect its national security and secure its legitimate regional interests. "At the same time, Iran will not miss any opportunity to use diplomacy to secure its legitimate interests and demands, deter Israel's aggression and establish security in the region," he added.