MP says Iran kept negotiating even during attack

An Iranian MP said the Islamic Republic continued negotiations even during an attack on the country and added that defense and security forces remain at the highest level of readiness, remarks he made in recent days. Nesari, a member of parliament, said on Friday the country’s defense, security and military sectors are at “the highest level of preparedness,” adding that any threat against the Islamic Republic would be met with a response at the same level or stronger. “The Islamic Republic has never left the negotiating table and was even negotiating when the country came under attack,” he said.