US Iran War LIVE: US must remove blockade to enter negotiations, says Iranian President
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the US must remove its blockade on Iranian ports before negotiations can begin. The US is working to clear Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for Persian Gulf oil.
The US is working to restore access to the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats. US President Donald Trump said the US Navy is clearing Iranian mines from the strait. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country will not enter negotiations while the US continues to impose a blockade on its ports. The US is using unmanned systems to survey the seabed and spot potential hazards. Pakistan is mediating between the US and Iran, with indirect ceasefire talks ongoing. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir to explain Iran's views on ending the conflict.
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