US President Donald Trump claimed Iran is agreeing to American demands in ongoing negotiations, rejected any future shipping charges in the Strait of Hormuz and reiterated that military action remains an option if diplomacy fails.
Iran has withdrawn from a four-party meeting with the US, Qatar and Pakistan after Donald Trump's warning over Lebanon, though technical negotiations on oil sales, frozen assets and maritime security continue.
Trump ruled out any Iran-Oman control over the Strait of Hormuz and said the US would continue monitoring the strategic waterway amid tense regional negotiations.
Tehran has rejected claims that it agreed to transfer enriched uranium abroad, even as Donald Trump signalled progress in ongoing US-Iran ceasefire negotiations.
"The focus of the negotiations is on ending the war, and at this stage we are not discussing nuclear issues," the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
Indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington continue even as Donald Trump vows the US will not allow Iran to retain highly enriched uranium.
Pakistan’s role in Iran-US diplomacy appears to be expanding, with General Asim Munir expected in Tehran amid indirect negotiations and growing pressure from Washington.
Fresh diplomatic exchanges between Tehran and Washington have revived hopes of a breakthrough weeks after a ceasefire paused direct conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel.
As the ceasefire deadline approaches, Washington and Tehran are still split on talks, shipping pressure is rising in Hormuz, and India is tracking risks to seafarers.
Tehran disputes US claims of fresh negotiations and questions Washington’s intent, while American officials insist progress is underway ahead of a critical ceasefire deadline.
