Iran: No Direct Talks Held with the US

According to Odaily, citing Xinhua News Agency, Iran's Fars News Agency reported on the 19th, quoting a source, that after the US violated the Iran-US memorandum of understanding, Iran has not held any direct talks with the US. It was reported that a source close to the negotiating team stated that talks between Iran and the US have been suspended following the US' violation of the memorandum. Iran's talks with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz are unrelated to the US. According to CNN's report on the 18th, US President Donald Trump has instructed his negotiating team to halt contact with Iran. The report, citing US officials, said Trump is dissatisfied with Iran's unwillingness to meet his demands and hopes to re-engage only after Iranian leaders signal a new willingness to reach the agreement he seeks.