Iran: No Direct Talks Held with the United States

According to Odaily, citing Xinhua News Agency, Iran's Fars News Agency reported on the 19th, citing sources, that after the United States violated the Iran-U.S. Memorandum of Understanding, Iran has held no direct talks with the United States. According to reports, a source close to the negotiation team stated that talks between Iran and the U.S. have been suspended following the U.S. violation of the memorandum. Iran's talks with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz are unrelated to the United States. According to CNN reported on the 18th, U.S. President Trump has instructed his negotiation team to cease contact with Iran. The report, citing U.S. officials, stated that Trump is dissatisfied with Iran's unwillingness to meet his demands and hopes to re-engage only after Iranian leaders show new willingness to reach the agreement he seeks.