Iran’s top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, has said Tehran and Washington are not currently engaged in negotiations, despite ongoing efforts to resolve their conflict.
In an interview with pro-Iranian broadcaster Al-Mayadeen, Rezaei said no talks were under way between the two countries.
He said Iran had asked the United States to provide a clear and explicit response to seven conditions Tehran has presented as prerequisites for reopening negotiations and the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Iran, the conditions were outlined in a June interim agreement and must be met before the strategic waterway can reopen and diplomatic discussions resume.
Rezaei said Washington had yet to respond to Iran’s demands, although he did not rule out the possibility that an answer could come later.
The comments indicate that diplomatic engagement remains stalled as both countries continue to disagree over the steps required to restart negotiations and ease tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
