Trump orders top envoys to halt Iran talks, CNN reports
CNN reports that Donald Trump has instructed senior envoys to suspend talks with Iran as the US maintains its maritime blockade.
President Donald Trump has ordered senior envoys to cease negotiations with Iran, as reported by CNN. This decision comes alongside Trump's assertion that no discussions or talks are currently taking place or planned with Tehran. The US president emphasized that the maritime blockade on Iranian ports remains fully in force and operational.
In a statement on Truth Social, Trump clarified that the Strait of Hormuz is open and functioning normally, with all naval mines removed or detonated. The suspension of talks follows Trump's announcement that the United States will not extend the temporary memorandum of understanding with Iran, which expired after a 60-day period for reaching a final agreement.
The memorandum, signed on June 17, aimed to facilitate negotiations for a comprehensive deal within sixty days, including a phased reduction of the US blockade and Iran's commitment to safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the agreement dissolved due to ongoing conflicts, disputes over sanctions, navigation issues, and Iran's nuclear ambitions, as per Reuters.
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