On Aug. 14 Iran’s foreign minister said mediators Qatar and Pakistan are exchanging information and remain in contact with Tehran, but that does not constitute formal negotiations. Iran has not decided whether to resume talks with the United States. He said separate talks with Oman are underway to establish shipping lanes to allow vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz — a distinct issue from ‘opening’ the strait — and that Iran would only restore passage if the United States meets certain

On Aug. 14 Iran’s foreign minister said mediators Qatar and Pakistan are exchanging information and remain in contact with Tehran, but that does not constitute formal negotiations. Iran has not decided whether to resume talks with the United States. He said separate talks with Oman are underway to establish shipping lanes to allow vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz — a distinct issue from ‘opening’ the strait — and that Iran would only restore passage if the United States meets certain conditions.