Iran Dismisses Imminent Peace Deal with US, Citing Israeli Pressure and US Confusion
Iran Says Peace Deal 'Not Imminent', Blames US Confusion and Israel for Deadlock
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Iran has rejected claims of an imminent peace deal with the United States, attributing the deadlock to inconsistent US positions and Israeli influence. Iranian officials stress the need for a broader understanding, including a ceasefire in Lebanon, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintains that negotiations continue.
- 01Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, stated that while progress has been made, key disagreements remain unresolved.
- 02Baghaei emphasized that any agreement must address the conflict in Lebanon and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- 03Iran clarified that proposed fees for navigation and environmental services in the Strait should not be termed as tolls.
- 04The US military's Central Command reported strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile sites and vessels allegedly laying mines.
- 05US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about ongoing negotiations related to nuclear matters and the reopening of the Strait.
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Iran has dismissed suggestions of a near peace deal with the United States, citing inconsistent US positions and pressure from Israel as significant barriers. During a briefing, Esmail Baghaei, the spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry, acknowledged progress in negotiations but warned that unresolved key issues persist. He insisted that any agreement must also encompass a ceasefire in Lebanon and the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Baghaei clarified that proposed fees for navigation services in the strait do not constitute tolls, countering claims of imposing charges on commercial vessels. Meanwhile, the US military's Central Command reported conducting strikes in southern Iran against missile launch sites and vessels allegedly involved in laying mines. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, however, indicated that discussions around a potential deal are ongoing, emphasizing the importance of reaching a favorable agreement. Former US President Donald Trump also weighed in, urging countries to normalize relations with Israel and expressing that any deal with Iran should be substantial.
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The ongoing tensions and negotiations between Iran and the US could affect regional stability and economic conditions, particularly in relation to oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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