Iran has officially declined to participate in a second round of talks with the U.S. — Al Jazeera
Iranian authorities have officially announced their refusal to participate in the second round of peace talks with the United States, which were scheduled to take place in Pakistan.
This was reported by Al Jazeera.
A spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that Tehran sees no point in the diplomatic process, as U.S. President Donald Trump violated the terms of the two-week ceasefire even before it was fully implemented.
The main reason cited by Tehran for this move is the ongoing naval blockade of Iranian ports, which the U.S. Navy has been enforcing since April 13, 2026.
The Iranian side views these actions as direct aggression and a violation of the ceasefire agreements, which makes further meetings with representatives from Washington impossible.
“The Americans are playing a game by accusing Iran. They continue this game instead of playing a constructive role. But we cannot expect the Americans to tell the truth—they always accuse us,” a spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a comment to Al Jazeera.
According to the official, the Iranian regime cannot ignore the U.S. military attacks that took place right in the midst of previous diplomatic contacts.
Tehran emphasizes Washington’s “excessive demands,” which concern not only the nuclear program but also control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran rejected Trump’s statements about transferring uranium to the U.S. and accused him of manipulation
The U.S. and Iran are negotiating a potential deal that would involve exchanging enriched uranium for the unfreezing of approximately $20 billion in Iranian assets. Washington’s primary goal in the negotiations is to prevent Iran from accessing significant stockpiles of enriched uranium and to reduce nuclear risks.
U.S. President Donald Trump also announced progress in negotiations with Iran, under which Washington would allegedly receive all of Tehran’s enriched uranium without any financial payments.
Additionally, Israel agreed to a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon and announced the start of a move toward a diplomatic settlement; however, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that the war against Hezbollah is not yet over and military operations will continue.
Additionally, Iran announced new rules for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the world’s key oil supply routes. Commercial vessels will now be able to transit only with permission from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
