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However, skepticism remains high. Several officials, including a foreign ministry spokesperson for Iran, dismissed these reports, asserting that Iran would only consider negotiations after Iran has responded fully to Israeli strikes and that talks are meaningless as long as Israel continues its attacks. Furthermore, a separate report from the Wall Street Journal indicated that Iran has communicated to mediators that it seeks to halt hostilities and restore communication with the US—but only if America refrains from formally joining Israel’s campaign.