Hormuz stays shut as Iran says no ongoing talks with Washington

Iran’s top security official Mohsen Rezaei says no negotiations are currently taking place with the US, which Tehran insists must meet seven conditions from a June interim agreement before the Strait of Hormuz reopens and talks resume.

Iran’s top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, says no negotiations are currently taking place between Tehran and Washington, The Times Of Israel reported.

Rezaei made the remarks in an interview with pro-Iran broadcaster Al-Mayadeen. He said Iran has asked the United States for a “clear and explicit” response to its conditions but has yet to receive one, adding that Washington could respond in the future.

Iran has insisted the US must meet seven conditions set out in a June interim agreement before the Strait of Hormuz can reopen and negotiations resume.

Meanwhile, after meeting mediator Qatar on Monday, US President Donald Trump played down the likelihood of major warfare restarting soon. However, he remained unwilling to accept the existing Iranian truce plan.