Iran Denies US Talks, Says Strait Hormuz Remains Closed

Iran says it is not currently holding any negotiations with the United States, despite a pause in recent fighting between both countries.

Speaking to newsmen, The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, said mediators may pass messages from Washington, but Tehran is not engaged in direct talks with the US.

Baqaei also dismissed claims that Iran requested negotiations, describing such reports as false information being spread by the other side.

The development comes after 13 days of military exchanges between Iran and the United States before a ceasefire halted the fighting early Saturday.

Iran has maintained that it will continue to control the management of the Strait of Hormuz, while talks with Oman over the waterway remain ongoing.

The Iranian government says the strait remains closed, as its Revolutionary Guards continue restricting some vessels from using routes not approved by Tehran.