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Iran says no decision made to resume US talks, confirms messages via Pakistan

Iran says no decision made to resume US talks, confirms messages via Pakistan
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  • Iran has not decided to resume formal talks with the United States.
  • Messages are being exchanged via intermediaries, including Pakistan and Qatar.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said these messages are not formal negotiations.

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Iran has clarified its position regarding potential negotiations with the United States. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed that while messages are being passed through intermediaries, including Pakistan and Qatar, this does not amount to formal talks. Tehran has not yet decided to resume negotiations. Separately, Iran is holding discussions with Oman regarding maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated on August 15 that no decision has been made to resume talks with the United States. He confirmed that messages are being exchanged through intermediaries like Pakistan and Qatar but clarified this does not amount to formal negotiations.

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