An Iranian official tells Al-Jazeera that lifting the US naval blockade is a non-negotiable condition for starting any negotiations with Washington.
No new information; this message reiterates the same position reported in the existing topic.
The new message from Tasnim explicitly confirms Iran will not send negotiators, reinforcing the earlier report that talks are off the table while the blockade continues.
The message adds that Trump announced the US and Iran would be meeting in Pakistan tomorrow just two hours before Iran's statement.
Tasnim agency specifically reports that Iran will only decide on negotiations after the blockade is lifted, adding a conditional timeline to its refusal.
Adds specific detail that participating officials have personally stated they will not meet under blockade conditions, reinforcing Iran's public position.
The Tasnim report specifies that Iran will not send a delegation to Pakistan while the blockade is in place.
Tasnim agency specifically reports that Iran has made 'no decision' to send a delegation, reinforcing the earlier position that no talks will be held under blockade.
The report adds that the exchange of messages continues via a Pakistani intermediary and that Trump announced a US delegation is heading to Pakistan.
Tasnim news agency specifically mentions the Strait of Hormuz blockade as the condition for not sending a delegation.
An Iranian official has reiterated the demand to Al-Jazeera, specifically stating the blockade's removal is a 'must' for negotiations to start.
