Iran: Pakistan and Qatar are Working to De-escalate Tensions, US-Iran Negotiations Yet to Begin

BlockBeats News, August 17th - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bagaei said that Pakistan and Qatar are making efforts to ease the situation, and currently, there is no other mediator involved. He stated that due to the United States violating a previously signed memorandum of understanding, Iran has not initiated any negotiations with the U.S.; the memorandum's deadline is meant for negotiations on lifting sanctions and the nuclear issue, and there is no so-called "60-day negotiation period."

Bagaei mentioned that negotiations between Iran and Oman are still ongoing, with both sides actively drafting a maritime transit route map. Due to the complexity of the issues, involvement of multiple parties, and some countries attempting to disrupt the process, the negotiations with Oman are taking a long time. He also emphasized that Iran will not make decisions under time pressure and ultimatums. (Jinse)