Iran Rejects US Proposal in Pakistan-Mediated Talks

In remarks published on Monday, Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, provided details on recent mediated talks between Iran and the United States. The negotiations began in Islamabad, Pakistan, where the American side presented a plan that Gharibabadi described as containing excessive demands. The Iranian delegation explicitly rejected this plan.

Gharibabadi stated that the American side announced that if the plan was rejected, the negotiations would be considered failed and they would leave. Consequently, the US delegation departed the talks. He emphasized that there was no insistence or request from the Iranian delegation to continue the negotiations, characterizing this approach as an example of the dignified diplomacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Regarding developments related to the Strait of Hormuz, Gharibabadi noted that after Iran closed the strait again following US actions more than two weeks ago, talks were held in Oman. The other side insisted that the southern route, which had been opened for ship traffic, remain open until the Iran-Oman negotiations concluded, but the Iranian delegation did not accept that proposal.

Gharibabadi clarified that Iran clearly stated that whatever the outcome of the talks, the principled policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has been clear since the beginning of the war, and such proposals would not be accepted. After that, the policy of continuing to block the Strait of Hormuz and implementing a strict naval blockade continued, which he also described as an example of Iran's dignified diplomacy.

According to Mehr News Agency, these remarks highlight Iran's stance in diplomatic engagements with the United States and its firm position on regional maritime policies.