Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, says Tehran's two-day plan is still on offer and rejects Secretary of State Marco Rubio's charge that Iran's demands are unrealistic. Speaking at his weekly press conference on 9 November, he gave Tehran's first on-record reply to Rubio's weekend remarks.
"Iran's two-day plan is the most reasonable possible plan and remains on the table"
According to ANI, which relayed reports from the Iranian agencies ISNA and IRNA, Baghaei said security would return to Hormuz within two days if the US meets Iran's demands.
Responding to Rubio, he said "What is irrational and absurd is the US attack on Iran in the middle of negotiations". He added that the "genuine decision" lies with the Americans, if they have understood their own people's message.
ANI, citing Iranian media, reports that Iran wants its demands met before talks with the US resume. They include lifting the economic blockade and ending hostilities on all fronts. The full list has not been published.
Rubio spoke on 8 November in Paris. According to a Clash Report summary of his remarks, he called the demands "unacceptable" and in some cases "outrageous and ridiculous, and really not realistic". He did not use the word "irrational", but Baghaei's reply addresses the substance of his criticism.