Iran Says It Has Not Sought New Talks with United States as Hormuz Remains Blocked
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said Tehran has not requested renewed negotiations with Washington and that the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, with communications being handled through intermediaries.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters that Tehran has not asked the United States to restart diplomatic talks, and that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping. He added that any messages between the two sides are being conveyed through mediators.
Baghaei said the closure of the strategic waterway is being managed in coordination with regional partners, while emphasizing Iran's willingness to keep communication channels open via third parties.
The statement comes amid a broader regional tension, with recent drone interceptions reported by Saudi Arabia and ongoing U.S. strikes that have disrupted water infrastructure in southern Iran. Oil markets responded to the pause in hostilities, seeing a sharp decline in prices as hopes for de-escalation grew.
No direct request for renewed talks has been made by Iran, and the status of the Strait of Hormuz continues to be a focal point for both diplomatic and security discussions.