Iran blames Trump’s blockade for diplomatic impasse as fragile truce holds
Summary
Iran blames the United States for the stalled peace talks and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. While a ceasefire between the two countries remains in place for now, Iran says it will not accept US pressure or a naval blockade as part of any agreement.Key Facts
- Iranian officials say the US naval blockade of Iranian ports is blocking a full ceasefire.
- Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said reopening the Strait of Hormuz is impossible while the US blockade continues.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for diplomacy instead of pressure to advance peace talks.
- The current ceasefire between Iran and the US was extended but without a clear deadline.
- President Donald Trump suggested keeping the naval blockade to maintain leverage in future talks.
- Trump agreed to pause planned US military strikes on Iran after Pakistani mediators requested it.
- Iran refused to attend scheduled peace talks in Pakistan, citing the US blockade as a reason.
- White House spokeswoman said Trump is satisfied with the pressure the blockade puts on Iran’s economy.
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