AI-generated summary
These statements come in the context of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States to revive the nuclear agreement, with Russian participation as a potential mediator in the enriched uranium file, and escalating tensions over the security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei confirmed that Tehran is studying the American response, despite its belief that it does not differ from previous proposals in terms of its focus on the nuclear file.
Baghaei stressed that Iran's seven-day plan did not include any reference to stopping nuclear activity or the return of IAEA inspectors to its facilities, explaining that Tehran is listening to Moscow's proposals regarding transferring enriched uranium to Russia, but will make its decision based on its national interests. For his part, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that Tehran is serious about finding diplomatic solutions to end the war, provided that they are fair and just. In the same context, the Speaker of the Shura Council, Muhammad Bagher Qalibaf, stressed that the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened unless Iranian conditions are met.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Iran will announce its final decision on the US response within the next seven days
Likely · Within days
The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to some ships until Iranian conditions are met
Very likely · Within weeks

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