Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN: U.S. Must Lift Blockade Before Resuming Negotiations

Odaily News Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Iravani, stated that Iran is prepared to resume negotiations, but this depends on the United States. Negotiations will only proceed if the U.S. lifts the blockade. This statement from Iravani came as U.S. President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran. However, according to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, Iran did not request an extension of the ceasefire. An advisor to the Speaker of Iran's Islamic Parliament and former head of the negotiation delegation, Kalibaf, also expressed via social media that continued blockade is no different from bombardment and must be met with a military response. (CCTV)