Iran's Foreign Minister: Indirect Talks with the U.S. are "Very Intense"
On November 2, Xinhua News Agency reported from Tehran (reporter Diao Huilin and Shadati) that Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian stated in an interview that the indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, are "very intensive," and Iran has put forward its own conditions.
Amir-Abdollahian said that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz must be predicated on accepting Iran's conditions; otherwise, the current situation will continue. "If the United States chooses sincere diplomacy, Iran is willing to participate; if the United States attempts to deceive or launch military actions, it will face a response that is harsher and heavier than ever before."
Iran's Foreign Minister announced intense indirect negotiations with the United States, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, on November 2, 2023. He emphasized that Iran has set conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and warned of severe consequences if the U.S. engages in deception or military actions. Iran remains open to sincere diplomatic efforts.
- Iran's Foreign Minister stated that indirect negotiations with the U.S. are very intense.
- Negotiations are mediated by Qatar and Pakistan.
- Iran has set conditions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran warns of severe retaliation if the U.S. resorts to deception or military action.
- Iran expresses willingness to engage in sincere diplomacy.