US President Donald Trump has hinted at new talks with Iran, saying 'the right people' want a deal, while Iran's envoy in Delhi signalled conditional openness to fresh negotiations but warned Tehran is prepared for 'all options'.
The US has moved to cut off vessels from transiting the vital waterway to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas, a step that could further inflame tensions amid the global energy crisis.
Iran's ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, said Tehran is ready for another round of negotiations with the US provided there are no 'unlawful demands', even as it remains fully prepared for escalation if Washington proceeds with its blockade.
Fathali said Iran had presented several 'key points' during the Islamabad talks, including the nuclear issue, war reparations and sanctions relief, but indicated that disagreements persist.
The envoy underlined that the prospects of fresh talks hinge on the US position, and that the future of the ceasefire 'depends on the way they approach these negotiations'.
Iran has formally indicated that 'if they accept our condition, we should expect that we will have another [round of] negotiations'.
Iran's stance on the Strait of Hormuz remains unchanged, with Fathali asserting that the waterway falls within 'Iran's territorial waters'.
