Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf: "The USA has not responded to Iran's message so far"
Quick Look
- Iranian official Mohammed Baqir Qalibaf stated that the USA should accept the seven conditions offered by Iran for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Kalibaf stated that distrust of the USA and excessive demands blocked the negotiations.
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Why It Matters
There is a long-term tension between Iran and the USA due to the use of the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear agreement.
In his statement to Qatar-based Al Jazeera television, Qalibaf made evaluations about the message exchange between Iran and the USA.
Stating that the USA has to implement all seven conditions conveyed by Iran for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, Kalibaf stated that his country has clearly conveyed its response to the US side, which includes its legal demands, and added: "The USA has not given an official and clear response to Iran's message so far." he said.
Kalibaf said that the main reason for not reaching an agreement with the USA is their distrust of the USA and the excessive demands made by the USA.
Stating that US President Donald Trump will be defeated again if he decides to launch a new attack on Iran, Kalibaf claimed that the US has requested Russian President Vladimir Putin to talk to Iran for direct negotiations.
Kalibaf also stated that they are determined to get out of the situation of "neither war nor peace" and that they will achieve this not only through negotiations but also through permanent deterrence.
Open Questions
- What are the details of the seven conditions offered by Iran?
- What will be the official US response to these conditions?
