Iran denies resumption of negotiations with the United States

Donald Trump stated that he expected talks with the Iranians 'soon'

Iran denies resumption of negotiations with the United States

TL;DR

  • Iran officially denies any planned negotiations with the United States.
  • The Iranian delegation in New York for the UN General Assembly has no intention of negotiating.
  • US President Donald Trump had expressed hope for quick resumption of talks.
  • Iran communicated its viewpoints and positions to the US via a Qatari mediator.
  • The Iranian delegation is scheduled to return to Tehran on Tuesday.
  • Iran has presented seven conditions to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The Strait of Hormuz, which handles 20% of global oil and gas, is central to the conflict initiated by the US and Israel.
  • The US has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports in response to Iran's claims of control over the Strait.