The Iranian authorities have informed Pakistan, which serves as a mediator between Tehran and Washington, that Tehran has not ended its contacts with U.S. representatives but has instead “suspended” the negotiation process, according to Al-Hadath TV.

According to its sources, “Iran informed the Pakistani authorities that it has not withdrawn from the negotiations but has suspended them.” Tehran also informed Islamabad that it believes “the negotiations should continue in accordance with the previously signed Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and the Islamic Republic.”

The same sources stated that Iran insists on “first resuming negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz, then releasing the frozen (Iranian) assets, and then resolving the nuclear issue.”