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Iran says U.S. deal ended war, not ceasefire; accuses Washington of violation
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Iran says U.S. deal ended war, not ceasefire; accuses Washington of violation

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran's foreign minister stated that a June memorandum with the U.S. marked the end of a war, not a ceasefire, and accused Washington of violating it.
  • He indicated that no decision has been made to resume stalled negotiations with the U.S., though mediators are exchanging messages.
  • The minister also discussed separate technical talks with Oman regarding maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, declared that a recent understanding with the United States was not a ceasefire but the conclusion of hostilities. He asserted that Washington violated this agreement, rendering any notion of a 60-day ceasefire requiring extension invalid. Araghchi's remarks, as reported by ISNA, signal a hardening stance amid stalled negotiations.

the end of the war, not a ceasefire

— Abbas AraghchiIran's foreign minister explaining the nature of a memorandum signed with the U.S.

Araghchi stated that no decision has been made regarding the resumption of talks with the U.S., with a 60-day deadline from the June 17 memorandum approaching on August 17. However, he confirmed that mediating nations, Qatar and Pakistan, are actively exchanging messages and maintaining contact. "The channels that existed previously are no longer effective and a new one must be established," he added.

Washington violated that agreement, so 'there is no 60-day ceasefire that needs to be extended'

— Abbas AraghchiIran's foreign minister accusing the U.S. of violating a prior agreement.

Separately, Araghchi mentioned ongoing discussions with Oman concerning the shared management of the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting these technical talks, involving military experts, could conclude soon. He emphasized that this discussion is entirely distinct from the negotiations with Washington.

no decision has yet been made to resume negotiations with the United States

— Abbas AraghchiIran's foreign minister on the status of talks with the U.S.

These comments emerged shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to declare the Strait of Hormuz "U.S. territory" after "defeating Iran." Trump stated, "We have a blockade. No ship passes unless we want it to pass." U.S. officials have recently intensified pressure, with the Treasury Secretary aiming for Iran's "economic isolation" and the Secretary of War threatening to prolong the blockade indefinitely.

The channels that existed previously are no longer effective and a new one must be established

— Abbas AraghchiIran's foreign minister on communication channels with the U.S.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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