Iran refused to negotiate with the US on a key issue

Iran announced its refusal to negotiate with the United States on its nuclear program, even in exchange for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. A senior Tehran official stated that the strait will not be opened until all of Iran's conditions are met. Expert Marandi called indirect talks with the Trump administration fruitless.

Iran announced its refusal to negotiate with the United States on its nuclear program, even in exchange for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. A senior Tehran official emphasized that the strait will not be opened until all conditions set by the Iranian side are met. Strategic expert Mohammad Marandi stated that indirect talks with the Donald Trump administration yielded no results, and the situation in the region is moving toward further escalation. He also accused a number of Persian Gulf states of supporting Washington's actions against Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reported that Tehran has submitted a plan to the US for restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, and the necessary steps from Washington are enshrined in the Islamabad Memorandum. Earlier, it was reported that Trump did not support Iran's initiative for a seven-day truce and is considering resuming military operations after the midterm elections in November. Washington has made it clear that it does not intend to end the blockade, relying on economic pressure.

Iran refused to negotiate with the US on a key issue