Tehran has made it clear that any potential agreement with the United States will only be considered once Washington lifts its naval blockade and fully satisfies Iran’s demands.
In a statement issued by Iranian officials, the capital said the “ball is in US court,” underscoring the country’s insistence that the United States must first remove its maritime restrictions before further talks can take place.
The blockade, which has restricted Iranian vessels from certain international waters, has been a point of contention in the broader diplomatic engagement between the two nations. Iran’s demand for its removal reflects a long‑standing grievance cited in recent negotiations.
While Tehran’s position signals a hard line on the blockade issue, it also highlights the broader context of stalled talks over other key points of the agreement. The Iranian government has repeatedly stated that any compromise must address its core concerns in full.
The statement comes amid ongoing discussions about the future of U.S.–Iran relations, with both sides signaling that further progress hinges on the United States’ willingness to lift the naval restrictions and meet the demands outlined by Tehran.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
