Tehran, Iran – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi denied Tehran requested talks alongside Washington. Gharibabadi affirmed his country’s absolute control regarding the vital Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian official clarified rejecting any arrangements affecting Iran’s maritime influence. These official statements arrived decisively countering recent American administration claims directly. Western capitals and global markets monitor these official stances with immense interest. Statements raise widespread concerns regarding ongoing maritime navigation crisis developments. Iranian persistence contributes toward further complicating diplomatic de-escalation options regionally.
Tehran denies sending any official requests regarding US negotiations
Gharibabadi clarified that Tehran never sent negotiation requests recently. The official spoke to CNN directly responding to Donald Trump’s claims. Trump previously claimed that Tehran seeks resuming direct talks urgently. The Iranian Deputy Minister emphasized his country’s reservations regarding waterway settlements. He added that returning the strait to prior statuses means unachieved goals. Tehran continues establishing new field realities across regional territorial waters.
Strict Iranian adherence managing Hormuz and barring American warships
Gharibabadi confirmed barring US warships from approaching the strategic strait. The official explained mine clearance operations fall strictly under direct Iranian responsibility. Iranian authorities rejected an Omani proposal sharing southern mine clearing tasks. Tehran insists on exclusive full management regarding all maritime operations. Iran considers the strategic waterway a fundamental component of national sovereignty.
Imposing transit fees and Iranian stance impacts on international shipping
The Iranian official highlighted retaining rights enforcing transit fees upon ships. Current agreements oblige Tehran providing safe, free passage for sixty days. Navigation freedom across Hormuz remains the core tension point with Washington.
