Iranian Media: Negotiations Will Not Take Place as Long as Maritime Blockade Continues

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, April 19 - According to a report from the Iranian Tasnim News Agency on the 19th, Iran has not yet decided whether to send a negotiation team. The Iranian side emphasized that negotiations will not take place as long as the maritime blockade continues.

The report stated that after the first round of negotiations between Iran and the United States, both sides continued to exchange information through a Pakistani mediator. The mediator recently conveyed information again.

The report pointed out that the Iranian side emphasized that negotiations will not take place as long as U.S. President Trump announces that the policy of maritime blockade against Iran remains in effect.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
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Activity
Iran has not decided whether to send a negotiation team and emphasizes that negotiations will not occur as long as the maritime blockade continues.
Location
Tehran · Iran
Unit
Iranian government
Time
April 19, 2023
Equipment
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Summary

Iran has not decided whether to send a negotiation team, stating that negotiations will not occur as long as the U.S. maritime blockade remains in effect. The Iranian government emphasizes that the continuation of this blockade, as announced by President Trump, is a significant barrier to further discussions. Information exchange is ongoing through a Pakistani mediator following the first round of talks.

Key Facts
  • Iran has not decided on sending a negotiation team.
  • Negotiations will not occur as long as the maritime blockade continues.
  • The U.S. maritime blockade policy is emphasized as a barrier to negotiations.
  • Information exchange continues through a Pakistani mediator after initial talks.