Iran says it will not meet with U.S. envoys, complicating efforts to reach a durable peace following recent hostilities. Multiple outlets report that Iranian officials condition any further talks on first resolving the terms of a ceasefire agreed about two weeks earlier. According to the reports, Tehran says the ceasefire framework must be settled before the two countries move on to broader and more difficult issues.
The U.S. continues diplomatic engagement despite uncertainty around next steps. The Kathmandu Post notes that Washington extends diplomatic efforts even as there are reports that U.S. President Donald Trump considered renewed military strikes. Other coverage focuses on Iran’s stated sequence for negotiations, indicating that topics such as potential limits related to Iran’s nuclear programme would only be addressed after the ceasefire terms are finalized.
Overall, the immediate prospect for renewed, direct dialogue appears clouded by Iran’s refusal to meet U.S. envoys before technical and political details of the ceasefire are resolved.
