Iranian source: Tehran will not return to negotiations until the US changes its position

Other details and conditions that Tehran considers necessary for a return to negotiations have not yet been provided.

The administration of US President Donald Trump has demanded that Iran publicly acknowledge that the Strait of Hormuz is open to navigation and pledge to stop shelling commercial ships. This was reported by Axios correspondent Barak Ravid, citing three American officials. According to them, the demand was conveyed to Tehran both directly and through regional intermediaries.

Washington says Iran has violated a memorandum of understanding signed with the United States three weeks ago by repeatedly opening fire on commercial ships in and near the Strait of Hormuz. The incidents led to several exchanges of blows and threatened fragile agreements, after which Trump declared that the ceasefire was effectively over.

US officials say Iran’s failure to meet a relatively simple commitment casts doubt on the feasibility of a more complex nuclear deal.

On Saturday, July 11, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi in Muscat. The American side expects that as a result of the negotiations, Tehran will announce the opening of all shipping channels in the strait, confirm free passage and promise to cease fire on ships. One US official said Iran would face “severe consequences” if they refused, adding: “If this is not their position tomorrow, it won’t be a good day for them.”