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Iran war live: Tehran says no date set for US talks, Hormuz Strait closed
According to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh, Iran has stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States ceases its blockade of Iranian ports. Khatibzadeh also announced that no date has been scheduled for further direct talks with the US.
Yashraj SharmaAl JazeeraFiled 2026-04-19 · 00:00 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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According to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh, Iran has stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States ceases its blockade of Iranian ports. Khatibzadeh also announced that no date has been scheduled for further direct talks with the US. He criticized Washington's continued adherence to "maximalist" demands, which are hindering progress in negotiations. The statements were made on April 19, 2026, amidst ongoing tensions between Iran and the US. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil transport, raises concerns about potential disruptions to international trade.
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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister slams Washington’s refusal to abandon its “maximalist” demands.
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IRGC says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US stops blockading Iranian ports.
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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh says no date has been set for a new round of face-to-face talks with the US.
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Iran says it will not open the Strait of Hormuz unless the US stops blockading its ports.
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