Iran has pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s expectation that negotiations between Washington and Tehran could resume soon, saying there are currently no plans for fresh talks.
Iranian state media reported on Monday that members of the country’s delegation in New York for the United Nations General Assembly were not preparing to enter into negotiations with the United States.
“Iran’s delegation in New York has no plans for negotiations with the United States,” the official news agency reported, citing a source close to the delegation.
The development comes after Trump told Axios on Sunday that he expected discussions with Iran to restart soon.
Trump’s comments came a day after he rejected a proposal from Tehran that could have paved the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within seven days.
The strategic waterway has remained at the centre of the growing tensions between Iran and the United States, with disruptions around the strait raising concerns about global energy supplies and pushing oil prices higher.
While Trump indicated that further negotiations could take place, Iran’s latest position suggests that no new talks have been scheduled at the moment.
The conflicting statements come as both countries remain divided over the conditions needed to end the confrontation and restore normal movement through the Strait of Hormuz.
For now, Iran’s delegation in New York appears focused on its diplomatic engagements at the UN General Assembly, with no immediate US-Iran negotiations announced.
Source: AFP.
