Iran cites blockade, demands for no US talks

Iran has declined another round of talks with the US, citing President Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and unreasonable demands.

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Iran has stated it is not ready for a new round of peace talks with the United States, citing unreasonable US pressure and demands. According to the Tasnim news agency, the refusal is specifically due to the ongoing US maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and what Iran terms "unreasonable demands." This marks a continuation of the diplomatic stalemate between the two nations.

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18 Apr@KobeissiLetter

The Tasnim report specifies the blockade and "unreasonable demands" as the reasons for Iran's refusal.

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