The Iranian authorities currently have no plans to participate in a new round of negotiations with the United States to resolve the ongoing conflict, according to official statements from Tehran.
Operative Information Center-OMM, citing Iranian media, reports that the statement was made by the spokesperson for the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Esmaeil Baghaei.
"We have no plans for a new round of negotiations," Baghaei stated, emphasizing that the current diplomatic atmosphere is not conducive to dialogue.
Baghaei pointed to the naval blockade imposed by Washington and alleged violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon, noting that these actions by the U.S. demonstrate a lack of serious commitment to the diplomatic process. Commenting on reports regarding a U.S. delegation's decision to travel to Islamabad—where a potential round of talks with Iran could be held—the MFA spokesperson remarked that such moves are their own internal matter.
Furthermore, he clarified that Tehran has not discussed the possibility of exporting enriched uranium to the U.S. or third countries in any negotiation rounds, past or present. According to Baghaei, the Iranian leadership does not consider such an option as a matter of principle.
The current diplomatic freeze follows a significant escalation in regional tensions. On February 28, the U.S. and Israel launched military operations against Iran, conducting airstrikes on several cities. These strikes resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In retaliation, Iran launched missile strikes against Israel and targeted U.S. military bases located in the Persian Gulf region.
While Iran, the U.S., and their allies reached an agreement for a two-week ceasefire on the night of April 8, 2026, subsequent efforts to solidify peace have faltered. Mediated talks held in Islamabad on April 11-12 ended without a formal agreement despite hours of discussion.
On April 15, US President Donald Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz had been opened for shipping, despite the continued naval blockade of Iranian ports, a move reportedly intended to maintain relations with China. However, on April 18, the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared the strait closed once again, citing the ongoing U.S. blockade as a violation of the ceasefire agreement.
