Iran Says US Talks Focus Only on Ending War
By Sadiq Abdulfatah
Iran’s Foreign Ministry says ongoing indirect talks with the United States are focused solely on ending hostilities and not on nuclear issues or the management of the Strait of Hormuz.
Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, speaking at a weekly briefing on Monday, said the current priority of negotiations is to bring an end to what he described as ongoing aggression, stressing that other long-standing issues are not part of the present discussions.
He also dismissed suggestions that control or administration of the Strait of Hormuz is being negotiated, insisting that such matters fall strictly under the responsibility of coastal states in the region.
Baghaei said Iran and Oman are working on coordination mechanisms to ensure safe passage through the strategic waterway, which he described as an issue of global importance due to its role in international trade and energy supply.
He added that Iran is not seeking to impose charges on shipping in the strait, though he noted that operational and environmental protection systems naturally involve costs that must be managed.
The spokesman further said discussions connected to a broader memorandum of understanding are ongoing, but denied claims that a final agreement is close, describing many reported details as speculative.
He said any emerging understanding would focus on ending the conflict and lifting what Iran describes as an illegal naval blockade affecting maritime movement in the region.
Baghaei also said no fixed timeline has been set for reaching a final deal, adding that Iran’s priority remains its national interests and that any outcome will be announced when ready.
He noted that recent negotiations have made progress on several issues but stressed that inconsistencies in United States policy continue to slow the process.
On regional matters, he warned that any future aggression against Iran would be met with a stronger response, saying the country’s armed forces remain fully prepared for any scenario.
Source: Press TV
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