Tehran, Nov 11:
Iran’s top security official Mohsen Rezaei has rejected claims that diplomatic talks are underway with Washington, stating that Tehran has received no formal response to its seven conditions linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
In an interview with broadcaster Al-Mayadeen, Rezaei asserted that no direct negotiations were taking place between the two governments, contradicting suggestions of active diplomatic progress. He maintained that Washington must first provide a clear and explicit response addressing the terms outlined in an earlier June interim framework before maritime traffic through the strategic shipping channel can resume and formal dialogues restart.
The clarification follows recent meetings between US President Donald Trump and Qatari mediators in Washington, where Trump indicated that immediate military action was not necessary while leaving room for diplomatic channels. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for international energy flows, and Tehran’s insistence on a formal US reply before talks resume leaves the regional standoff unresolved.