Iran denies intention to participate in Gaza ceasefire talks

Iran does not and will not participate in any talks between the Palestinian Hamas movement and Israel on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages being held in the enclave, the Iranian Permanent Mission to the UN said, Report informs referring to TASS.

Earlier, Reuters, citing sources, said that for the first time since the escalation in the embattled enclave, Iran was considering sending a representative to the ceasefire talks. According to the news agency, "the representative would not directly attend the meetings but would engage in behind-the-scenes discussions ‘to maintain a line of diplomatic communication’ with the United States while negotiations proceed."

Iran’s mission to the UN in New York told reporters that Tehran did not and would not participate in such negotiations.