Tasnim News Agency quoted an Iranian official on Monday stating that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status and that energy markets will remain volatile. The official added that there are currently no ongoing negotiations with the United States.
اضافة اعلان
Tasnim suggested that U.S. President Donald Trump retreated from attacking vital Iranian infrastructure under pressure from financial markets, warning that Tehran will continue to defend itself until it achieves deterrence.
Conflicting Narratives on Dialogue
Meanwhile, Mehr News Agency cited the Iranian Foreign Ministry confirming that while there are initiatives to de-escalate, the Iranian position remains that the United States must be the primary interlocutor, given that Iran did not start the war.
The Ministry, as reported by Mehr, claimed that President Trump’s statements are aimed at lowering energy prices and "buying time" for his military plans.
The U.S. Stance
These Iranian statements follow President Trump's announcement on Monday to postpone targeting the Iranian power grid, claiming that the U.S. and Iran had engaged in "constructive talks." Trump stated in a social media post that he would delay strikes against power plants and energy infrastructure, noting that discussions would continue throughout the week.
Sources: News Agencies
