Iran demands US lift maritime blockade to resume talks

Iranian media reported that Tehran has again threatened to suspend participation in peace negotiations until the United States lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports. The statement came as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi prepared to travel to Pakistan for further consultations with Pakistani mediators. His trip follows President Donald Trump's cancellation of the planned American delegation to Islamabad. The renewed warning underscores Tehran's insistence that any dialogue be conditioned on the removal of the maritime blockade. The development adds diplomatic pressure on both sides as talks remain stalled.