Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits 6 months
Tehran says talks can resume if Washington drops its pressure campaign, as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions persist.
Tehran has indicated it remains open to diplomatic efforts, six months into a war with the US that has turned the Middle East upside down, but only if Washington stops its pressure campaign. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tweeted on Friday, "Diplomatic efforts... hinge on US understanding of one simple fact: pressure doesn't work."
Mediators such as Pakistan and Qatar have been working on diplomacy for months, but no final peace deal has materialized since a ceasefire in April and a memorandum of understanding in June. While a US naval blockade of Iranian ports continues to squeeze petrol supplies and Iran's domestic oil production falls short, experts believe the US economic pressure may not be as effective as it hopes.
Iran's stance is reinforced by a statement by lawmaker Esmail Kowsari, who said that if the June memorandum isn't implemented and the US doesn't respect its commitments, the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and the US should be prepared for offensive actions in distant places.
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