#Abbas Aragchi

🚨 Iran has officially stated that it is not negotiating with the US, despite rumors of extending the ceasefire. Foreign Minister Araqchi called the current exchange of messages through intermediaries not negotiations, but merely contacts. 🔹 The Islamabad Memorandum was violated by the US; the war has entered a "new phase." 🔹 Technical consultations are underway with Oman regarding new routes in the Strait of Hormuz. 🔹 Opening the strait depends on the US meeting certain conditions. 🔹 Donald Trump stated plans to declare the strait US territory but did not explain how to do so. #Iran #USA #StraitOfHormuz #Geopolitics #Aragchi

🇮🇷 Iranian MFA clarifies the situation with contacts with the US: there are no direct negotiations, but an exchange of messages is taking place via intermediaries. Abbas Araqchi explained the importance of terminology against the backdrop of escalation in the Middle East. ⚠️ The nuclear deal is frozen.

Donald Trump cancelled preparations for the 'strike of the century' against Iran after Tehran requested a pause for negotiations. A deal is possible subject to opening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the nuclear threat. Iran has warned of a massive response to any new attacks. 🇺🇸🇮🇷🚫

Iran has threatened to strike the energy sectors of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar in response to US attacks. Abbas Araqchi spoke of a "proportional response," while Trump called the rise in oil prices an acceptable cost. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is becoming critical 🛢️🚨

Iran considered a ballistic missile strike on a Ukrainian port in response to an attack on a vessel in the Caspian Sea. The NYT reports that Tehran planned a symbolic strike but ultimately held back after negotiations with Kyiv. 🚀🇮🇷🇺🇦

🇮🇷 Iran and Ukraine avoided escalation after an attack on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea. Foreign Ministers Araqchi and Sybyga held a direct conversation: Kyiv assured that the attack was unintentional, but Iran demands compensation for the sailor’s death. 🤝 #Iran #Ukraine #Diplomacy