Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei confirmed that message exchanges between Iran and the United States are continuing with active mediator involvement. These indirect negotiations are taking place amid the broader 2026 Iran-US war crisis. Recent discussions have focused on the Strait of Hormuz and financial incentives, with Qatar and Pakistan serving as mediators. This back-channel diplomacy aims to maintain de-escalation channels rather than announce a major diplomatic breakthrough. No finalized agreement or transition to direct talks is currently expected.
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