Key facts
- Mohsen Rezaei, Iran's top security official, said no negotiations are taking place between Tehran and Washington.
- Rezaei said Iran asked the US for a clear and explicit response to its seven conditions and has not received one.
- Iran says the Strait of Hormuz cannot reopen and talks cannot resume until the US meets the seven conditions from a June interim agreement.
- Rezaei said Washington could respond in the future, in the Al-Mayadeen interview.
Iran's top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, said there are no negotiations taking place between Tehran and Washington, in an interview with pro-Iran broadcaster Al-Mayadeen published on November 10.
Rezaei said Iran had asked the US for a clear and explicit response to its conditions but had yet to receive one, adding that Washington could respond in the future. Iran has insisted the US must meet seven conditions set out in a June interim agreement before the Strait of Hormuz can reopen and negotiations resume.
After meeting with mediator Qatar on Monday, US President Donald Trump played down the likelihood of major warfare restarting soon but remained unwilling to accept the existing Iranian truce plan. Reuters reported the remarks.