Iran denies ongoing negotiations with the United States

Mohsen Rezaee, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, stated that no negotiations are currently taking place between Tehran and Washington. According to an interview with Al Mayadeen, Iran is awaiting a “clear and categorical” response from the United States regarding seven specific terms included in a provisional agreement from June.

Iran maintains that these conditions must be met before negotiations can resume and before passage through the Strait of Hormuz can be fully normalized. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump, following a meeting with the Prime Minister of Qatar, indicated he sees “positive dynamics” toward ending the conflict, suggesting that renewed attacks against Iran appear unlikely at this time.

In the Strait of Hormuz, tensions remain high as Iranian Revolutionary Guards reported that a third tanker caught fire after striking a mine. This follows earlier reports of two other tankers catching fire after hitting mines while attempting to navigate through what Iranian authorities termed “unauthorized” routes.