Tehran Doubts US Talks Amid Ongoing Strikes
Quick Look
- An Iranian source told TASS that Tehran cannot reopen negotiations with Washington while the US continues its strikes on Iran, deeming discussions unacceptable until attacks cease.
- This follows a recent escalation of hostilities between the two nations.
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Why It Matters
The US and Iran are in a renewed escalation phase since July 8, following US airstrikes on Iran and Iran's retaliation against US assets in multiple Gulf states.
NEW DELHI, July 20. /TASS/. Tehran doubts negotiations with Washington could be reopened amid ongoing US strikes on Iran, an Iranian source told TASS.
"Unfortunately, they [the United States] are attacking us right now. And we cannot reopen talks as long as they attack. Discussing the idea of holding talks is unacceptable," he emphasized.
If Washington indeed seeks to revive talks, it should first stop its attacks and bombardment of Iran, he added.
Another round of escalation between the United States and Iran began on July 8 when, despite the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, the United States delivered a series of airstrikes on Iran allegedly in response to an attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. That same day, US President Donald Trump said that the ceasefire with Iran was no longer effective. In response, Iran started attacking US assets in Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman.
Open Questions
- What specific US attacks are ongoing?
- What is the US's current stance on talks?
