Iran has stated that no final agreement has been reached with the United States despite ongoing diplomatic exchanges. Tehran emphasized that negotiations remain focused on ending the conflict and asserted that any future management of the Strait of Hormuz falls exclusively under the authority of Iran and Oman.
Iran has clarified that no final agreement has yet been reached with the United States, despite continued diplomatic exchanges between the two countries following weeks of conflict and a subsequent ceasefire. The statement comes amid growing international attention over the future of nuclear negotiations, regional stability, and the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei made the remarks during a telephone interview with state-run IRIB television. His comments followed recent statements by US President Donald Trump, who outlined a series of conditions that Washington believes should form the basis of any future understanding between the two nations.
According to Baghaei, communication channels between Tehran and Washington remain active, and the exchange of proposals and messages is continuing. However, he stressed that no agreement has been finalized and that negotiations remain focused primarily on ending the consequences of the recent conflict.
“The current focus of the negotiations is on ending the war,” Baghaei said, indicating that discussions concerning Iran’s uranium enrichment activities and its stockpile of enriched uranium are not currently at the center of the talks.
His comments appeared to counter speculation that the two sides were nearing a comprehensive settlement on nuclear-related issues. Instead, Iranian officials suggest that immediate diplomatic efforts are directed toward maintaining stability after the recent ceasefire and preventing a return to hostilities.
Baghaei also addressed questions surrounding the future operation of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors. The waterway serves as a critical route for global energy shipments, making any developments there closely watched by international markets and governments.
Responding to suggestions regarding the possible reopening and management of the strait, Baghaei stated that such matters concern only Iran and Oman. He emphasized that decisions regarding the future administration of the waterway would be made exclusively by the two neighboring countries.
Earlier, President Trump had taken to social media to outline what he described as key requirements for a future understanding with Iran. Among his demands, Trump stated that Iran must permanently renounce the pursuit of nuclear weapons and agree that it would never develop a nuclear bomb.
The US President also called for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz without tolls or restrictions on maritime traffic in either direction. Additionally, he said that any naval mines in the area should be removed and announced that the US naval blockade would be lifted.
Trump further proposed that Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles be identified, recovered, and destroyed under coordination involving the United States, Iran, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). He also stated that no financial compensation related to the recent conflict would be provided to Iran “until further notice.”
The latest developments come after Iran, the United States, and Israel reached a ceasefire on April 8, ending 40 days of intense fighting that heightened concerns about a broader regional conflict. Since then, diplomatic efforts have reportedly intensified, with multiple proposals exchanged through Pakistani mediation.
Sources familiar with the negotiations indicate that both sides are working toward a memorandum of understanding that could provide a framework for future cooperation and conflict resolution. However, Iran’s latest comments suggest that significant differences remain and that a final agreement has yet to be secured.
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As diplomatic discussions continue, the future of nuclear negotiations, regional security arrangements, and the status of the Strait of Hormuz are expected to remain central issues in efforts to achieve a lasting and comprehensive settlement.
