Iran says no agreement finalised with US yet, stresses right to manage Hormuz strait
Tehran, May 30
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that no agreement has been finalised with the United States yet and the exchange of messages between the two sides is continuing.
Baghaei made the remarks in a telephone interview with state-run IRIB TV, after US President Donald Trump outlined conditions for a deal with Iran and said he would soon make a decision, reports Xinhua news agency.
Baghaei reiterated that Iran's current focus in the negotiations "is on ending the war."
"We have no talk on details of the issues pertaining to Iran's uranium enrichment or enriched uranium at this stage," he said.
Speaking about the possible re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz, Baghaei said future management of the strait "concerns only Iran and Oman."
Earlier in the day, in a social media post, US President Donald Trump outlined his demands, saying, "Iran must agree that they will never have a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb."
"The Hormuz Strait must be immediately open, no tolls, for unrestricted shipping traffic, in both directions. All water mines (bombs), if any, will be terminated," Trump said, noting that the US naval blockade "will now be lifted."
He also said Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles will be unearthed by the United States in coordination with Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency and destroyed.
In terms of the financial compensation for the war demanded by Iran, Trump said, "No money will be exchanged, until further notice."
Iran, the United States, and Israel reached a ceasefire on April 8 after 40 days of fighting.
Over the past weeks, the two sides have reportedly exchanged several proposed plans outlining conditions for ending the conflict through Pakistani mediation. They are reportedly working to finalize a memorandum of understanding.
— IANS
Reader Comments
The geopolitical chess game here is fascinating. Iran is smartly delaying any final agreement - they know Trump is impatient and wants a quick win. By saying "no agreement yet" they keep their options open. But India's stake is huge - any instability in Hormuz directly impacts our energy security. We need to be a mediator here, not just a spectator. Pakistan mediating is interesting too - India should be part of such talks given our dependence on Gulf oil.
This is what happens when big powers try to control smaller nations. Iran has every right to manage Hormuz - it's literally their coastline! Trump threatening "no tolls" and "destroy enriched uranium" sounds like colonization talk. Hope India doesn't get caught in this mess. We need stable oil prices and peaceful seas, not more US-Iran tension. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳
Honestly, nuclear weapons aside, the real issue here is maritime security. Hormuz Strait carries about 20% of global oil - India imports over 80% of our crude, much of it through that route. If Iran blocks it or US imposes tolls, we'll suffer. But Iran's point about Omani involvement is valid - regional nations should decide sea routes, not Washington. Wise of Iran to take it slow with negotiations. Better a slow deal than a rushed mess.
I think India should learn from this - never let your energy security depend on someone else's goodwill. Pakistan mediating between US and Iran? That's a strategic win for them. Meanwhile we're just watching from sidelines. Iran's stance is understandable - they don't want America dictating terms in their waters. But the no-agreement-yet line also risks prolonging uncertainty. Hope common sense prevails. 😤
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