TEHRAN: Iran’s National Security Council announced that it has begun reviewing the new proposals presented by the United States, but emphasized that the country will maintain a firm position throughout the negotiations.
According to Iranian sources, the country’s negotiation team is quite determined and would not compromise on anything as it believes in safeguarding national interests and the national policy of the Iranian people.
Furthermore, according to the Iranian government, as long as the enemy keeps up its naval blockade, Iran would continue taking steps related to the Strait of Hormuz. They have even proposed certain rules and charges to be imposed on ships passing through the area, following routes assigned by Iran.
Mohammad Reza Arif, the Vice President of Iran, stated that Iran had full sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. In addition to his statement, he said, “Either the rights of Iran will be respected by negotiations, or we will pursue a tough policy.”
Trump says Iran deal process progressing well, negotiations to continue over weekend
Earlier, the United States President Donald Trump has said that efforts to reach a deal with Iran is progressing well, adding that negotiations will continue over the weekend.
Speaking at an event in Arizona, Trump reiterated that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons and said the United States would ensure the removal of Iran’s nuclear materials. He also stated that under any agreement, there would be no exchange of funds with Tehran.
The US president further claimed that NATO had approached Washington seeking assistance, but said the alliance no longer required US support, adding that such help had never truly been necessary.
During his address, Trump also expressed gratitude to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, describing them as “outstanding personalities” and thanking them for their cooperation.
