There is currently no plan to hold a second round of negotiations with the United States, stated Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei. "There is no schedule for holding a next round of talks," Baghaei said, according to the Tasnim agency. He also added that no decision has yet been made regarding new negotiations with the US.
Violation of ceasefire
As he said, Tehran views the seizure of the Iranian cargo ship Touska by American forces as an attack and a violation of the ceasefire status. "We are facing what they call a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. A few hours earlier, there was an attack on an Iranian commercial vessel. Tehran considers all of this a violation of the ceasefire," Baghaei stated. Furthermore, he mentioned that the US is constantly changing its position in negotiations and obstructing dialogue with loud media statements.
Diplomacy betrayed twice
Baghaei said that Iran cannot forget—as he mentioned—that the US "betrayed diplomacy twice" and attacked the country. He emphasized that Tehran approaches every diplomatic process with great caution and that "distrust toward the enemy is a form of rationality."
Regarding Hormuz
Referring to the Strait of Hormuz, he stated that what is happening there is due to American and Israeli military action. He also maintained that the competent Iranian authorities are examining whether incidents with ships in the region are indeed related to Iranian forces. He further noted that Iranian action in Hormuz—in his view—is based on international law and constitutes a defensive measure.
"The US is constantly changing requirements"
The Iranian MFA spokesperson accused the American side of constantly changing its requirements in negotiations. "The American side is constantly shifting positions. We remain firm," he said. He added that Iran does not negotiate its defensive capabilities and that the transfer of enriched uranium out of the country was never an option for Tehran.
Only Pakistan mediates
Baghaei also stated that at this time, Pakistan is the only official mediator. "Other countries have good services, but the official mediator is Pakistan," he reported.
On the US, Europe, and Russia–China
The Iranian official also criticized the European Union for its stance on the Strait of Hormuz, saying that it cannot place blame solely on Iran while—as he said—it knows the crisis was caused by the US. At the same time, he stated that Tehran is in constant contact with China and Russia and thanked the two countries for their stance in the Security Council.
"We see no seriousness from Washington"
Finally, Baghaei said that Iran sees no signs of seriousness from the US. "What we see is confusion and contradictions from American officials," he stated, adding that for the time being, no decision has been made on whether or not there will be a next round of talks.
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