سیدعباس عراقچی, the Iranian Foreign Minister, in an interview with an Iraqi network, announced the continuation of indirect negotiations with the United States through intermediary countries such as Pakistan and Qatar. He emphasized the importance of adhering to previous commitments while referring to a seven-day plan that was presented to the American side, stating that this diplomatic path remains open.
Progress in negotiations and Iran's conditions
عراقچی, while confirming negotiations with the United States, referred to specific conditions presented by Iran and stated that the Strait of Hormuz was supposed to be fully opened on the sixth day of the negotiations. He added that the American side agreed to these conditions but wanted to add several other clauses.
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The Iranian Foreign Minister, referring to past experiences in negotiations with the United States, emphasized that trusting the counterpart is challenging. He said: "We entered into three rounds of negotiations with the American side, and all three previous rounds ended in war against us. Therefore, there is no trust in the American approach." عراقچی also noted that if the Americans adhere to their commitments, Iran is ready to engage in negotiations on other issues.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea
عراقچی, in response to questions about recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and claims regarding increased tensions in the Red Sea, stated that Iran's position is clear and announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to ships until an agreement is reached. He also pointed out that this strait is located in the territorial waters of Iran and Oman and that this issue should be considered.
He said: "The United States claims that the strait is open, but ships face numerous problems. We will not surrender either to economic sanctions or military threats, and the only appropriate solution is diplomacy." عراقچی emphasized that the American side must cease its actions and adhere to agreements for negotiations to continue.
In conclusion, عراقچی stressed that Iran will not yield to pressures and sanctions and presented diplomacy as the only appropriate solution for advancing international and regional issues.
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