Iran has refused to take part in a second round of negotiations, accusing Washington of undermining the process with shifting positions and continued pressure.
According to IRNA, Tehran said it would not engage further due to “Washington’s excessive demands, unrealistic expectations, constant shifts in stance, repeated contradictions, and the ongoing naval blockade, which it considers a breach of the ceasefire”.
Iran has repeatedly linked any progress in talks to the lifting of the US naval blockade, which it views as a key obstacle to negotiations.