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Iran: No direct negotiations with US despite mediator contacts

May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026 1 min read 📰 Shafaq News
📋 Key Takeaway

Iran conveyed its position on the war to mediators but ruled out direct negotiations with the US, warning of retaliation. Iranian parliament deputy speaker Ali Nikzad also stated no talks would take place and threatened to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed if attacks continue.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Iran remains firm in its position against direct negotiations with the US.

👥 Key Players

Esmaeil Baqaei QUOTED
Foreign Ministry spokesman
"Tehran had rejected US claims of an imminent Iranian threat."
Ali Nikzad QUOTED
Deputy Speaker of Parliament
"warning the Strait of Hormuz would 'never reopen' if attacks continue."
Donald Trump QUOTED
President of the United States
"Washington could end the conflict within weeks."

⚡ Actions

Iranian Foreign Ministry ANNOUNCE United States
"Iran on Wednesday conveyed its position on the war with the United States and Israel to mediators but ruled out direct negotiations."
Confidence: 90%
Ali Nikzad WARN United States, Israel
"warning the Strait of Hormuz would 'never reopen' if attacks continue."
Confidence: 90%
Iran REJECT United States
"Tehran had rejected US claims of an imminent Iranian threat."
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Iran rules out direct negotiations with the US despite mediator contacts.

  • Iranian Foreign Ministry announce United States
  • Ali Nikzad warn United States, Israel
  • Iran reject United States

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it reinforces Iran's stance against US pressure and military actions.
🌍 Regional: Because it escalates tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route.
🌐 International: Because it signals Iran's unwillingness to engage diplomatically with the US.

📚 Background

Iran remains firm in its position against direct negotiations with the US.

📝 Key Evidence

"Iran on Wednesday conveyed its position on the war with the United States and Israel to mediators but ruled out direct negotiations."
→ Iran's refusal to engage in direct talks with the US.
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 80%
Shafaq News is a state-affiliated media outlet, which may reflect government perspectives.

2026-04-01T10:14:44+00:00

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Shafaq News- Tehran

Iran on Wednesday conveyed its position on the war with the United States and Israel to mediators but ruled out direct negotiations, warning of retaliation.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei told Yonhap that Tehran had rejected US claims of an imminent Iranian threat, reiterating that Iran does not possess nuclear weapons.

Meanwhile, Iranian parliament deputy speaker Ali Nikzad said no talks had taken place and none would take place, warning the Strait of Hormuz would “never reopen” if attacks continue, according to Iranian outlets.

US President Donald Trump earlier said Washington could end the conflict within weeks and that diplomacy was progressing with a “more reasonable” regime. He is due to address the nation later today on the war with Iran.

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Translation confidence: 100%

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