Iran has said that the Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches by the US and Israel. In a post on Social media, Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the violations include the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, which he said amounted to taking the global economy hostage and warmongering by Israel on all fronts.

 

Iran remains open to negotiations, said Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, but he added that breach of commitments, blockade and threats are the main obstacles to genuine negotiations.

 

It appeared early Tuesday that the US and Iran would hold new peace talks in Pakistan this week, but they have yet to begin. On Tuesday night, US President Donald Trump announced an extension to the US-Iran ceasefire that was due to expire yesterday.

 

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later clarified that Trump’s extension is open-ended and has no new deadline. She added that Trump is satisfied with the ongoing US naval blockade against Iran and understands Iran is in a very weak position.