“As long as the American violation of the Memorandum of Understanding continues and the US does not make amends for its violations, there is no possibility of resuming negotiations.”

Fortune / state TV · Aug 8 · Iran rebuffs U.S. talks over breached interim deal as Hormuz negotiations stall

“Some intermediary countries are trying to re-establish the ground for negotiations. At present, we are not negotiating with the US — the exchange of messages is taking place through intermediaries.”

Fortune / state TV · Aug 8 · Iran rebuffs U.S. talks over breached interim deal as Hormuz negotiations stall

“He denied that Iran was negotiating with the US, saying they were merely 'exchanging messages' via intermediaries.”

Al Jazeera · Aug 7 · Pezeshkian urges end to Iran's 'no war, no peace' status with US

“We're almost very close to the result.”

Al Jazeera · Aug 7 · Pezeshkian urges end to Iran's 'no war, no peace' status with US