Araghchi says Iran “not yet decided” to restart US talks
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Iran has not made any decision to resume negotiations with the United States, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, according to state media.
Araghchi said that the Islamabad memorandum of understanding declared an "end to the war," rather than a ceasefire that could be extended.
He said the agreement provided a 60-day period for negotiations toward a final deal, but accused the US of violating it, leading to renewed fighting.
Araghchi said Qatar and Pakistan are acting as intermediaries by relaying messages and maintaining contact, but stressed that this does not constitute negotiations.
"We have not yet decided to restart negotiations with the US," he said.
He also said Iran's talks with Oman are entirely separate and technical, focusing on maritime routes through the Strait of Hormuz and the movement of vessels.
According to Araghchi, previous routes are no longer viable, and Iran and Oman are working on a temporary route that could later become permanent.
He stressed that technical talks with Oman on the maritime route are separate from reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Even after a route is established, he said, reopening the waterway would depend on other conditions that the US must meet.
