Iran seeks to end conflict with US through dialogue, says president
Iran links reopening of Strait of Hormuz to US response as diplomatic efforts continue, with indirect talks and differing views on settlement terms.
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AIIran has tied the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within two days to the United States meeting its demands, as Tehran continues diplomatic efforts to end the conflict with Washington. Indirect exchanges between the two sides are ongoing through intermediaries, but positions remain far apart on the terms of a settlement.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that "Tehran is seeking to end the conflict with the United States through dialogue," coinciding with Iranian media reports that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has granted the government specific powers regarding talks with Washington.
As part of moves to resume negotiations, Iran announced its readiness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days instead of seven, according to a plan it proposed, provided its demands are met by the United States.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baqaei stated that "resuming navigation and negotiations is possible within a short period if Washington accepts Iran's demands."
Contacts between Tehran and Washington are still conducted via intermediaries, with Iran linking any move to new negotiation phases to the US stance on its conditions, stressing that "progress to further negotiation stages depends on the United States' position regarding its demands."