Iran's top security official says no talks underway with US
USO•Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei said no negotiations are taking place between Tehran and Washington. Iran wants the US to respond to seven conditions set out in a June interim agreement before the Strait of Hormuz can reopen and talks resume.
1. No negotiations underway
Mohsen Rezaei, Iran's top security official, said there are currently no negotiations between Tehran and Washington in an interview with Al-Mayadeen. He said Iran had asked the US for a “clear and explicit” response to its conditions but had not received one, adding that Washington could respond in the future.
2. Conditions and truce
Iran has insisted the US meet seven conditions set out in a June interim agreement before the Strait of Hormuz can reopen and negotiations resume. After meeting mediator Qatar on Monday, US President Donald Trump played down the likelihood of major warfare restarting soon but remained unwilling to accept the existing Iranian truce plan.
