Iran says no timeline for further talks with the United States, insisting a framework agreement must be reached first.
- +Iran Says No Timeline For Next US Talks Without Framework Agreement
Iran has said no date has been set for the next round of negotiations with the United States, with Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh stressing that both sides must first agree on a framework of understanding before talks can resume.
Iran has said no date has been set for the next round of negotiations with the United States, with Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh stressing that both sides must first agree on a framework of understanding before talks can resume.
The highest-level discussions between Iran and the United States since the 1979 Islamic Revolution ended without agreement in Islamabad last weekend, despite what officials described as some progress.
US President Donald Trump had suggested more direct talks could take place soon, though diplomats cautioned that logistical challenges make an immediate meeting unlikely.
Speaking on the sidelines of a diplomacy forum in Antalya, Turkey, Khatibzadeh said Tehran is focused on finalising a framework to avoid negotiations that could fail or escalate tensions.
He noted that while “significant progress” had been made, what he described as a “maximalist approach” by the US particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear programme, prevented an agreement.
Khatibzadeh emphasised that Iran would not accept terms that place it outside international law, insisting any commitments would align with global regulations.
On regional tensions, he addressed reports concerning the Strait Of Hormuz , saying Iran remains committed to allowing safe passage of commercial vessels under the terms of a ceasefire, but warned of consequences if agreements are violated.
He accused the US of undermining the truce by suggesting restrictions on Iranian access, adding that any breach of commitments would prompt a response from Tehran.
