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Iran rejects US talks on Strait of Hormuz deal amid ongoing demands

Iran has rejected direct talks with the United States regarding the Strait of Hormuz, citing ongoing US violations of a previous interim agreement. The Islamic Republic has presented a list of demands, including the lifting of sanctions and withdrawal of military forces, as conditions for reopening the vital shipping lane. While Oman reports positive progress in its separate negotiations with Iran, the situation remains volatile, with Houthi rebels claiming responsibility for an attack on a Saudi Aramco refinery. AI

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Iran rejects US talks on Strait of Hormuz deal amid ongoing demands

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sara Gharaibeh, Patrick Sykes, Bloomberg ·

    Iran rejects U.S. talks for now as wait for Hormuz deal drags on

    “As long as the American violation of the Memorandum of Understanding continues and the US does not make amends for its violations, there is no possibility of resuming negotiations.”