Iran Confirms Message Exchanges With US but Denies Formal Negotiations
Key Takeaways
- Iran confirms messages with U.S. envoy Steve Waitkoff; exchanges occurred directly or via intermediaries.
- Iran says exchanges are not negotiations, only messaging.
- Oman (Muscat) identified as venue for next round of indirect talks.
Iran-US Communication
Iran and the United States have exchanged messages directly or through intermediaries.
“Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that messages had been exchanged with the United States, either directly or through countries in the region, amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran”
Araqchi insisted this does not constitute formal negotiations.
The messages are handled under the supervision of the Supreme National Security Council.
Trump Claims Direct Talks
Trump claimed the US was in direct talks with Iranian leaders.
He said Tehran had agreed to many of the 15 demands.
Iranian officials denied these claims.
Focus on Nuclear Talks
Iran insisted talks be limited to nuclear issues.
“Iranian experts: Despite negotiations, tensions between Tehran and Washington have not decreased”
They wanted the venue moved from Turkey to Oman.
The US initially did not accept Iran's request.
Iranian Experts Skeptical
Experts noted tensions remained despite talks.
Trump's strategy of peace through strength.
Diplomacy was the cheaper option, but results would not be easy.
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