US President Donald Trump has said the United States is not in a hurry to resume negotiations with Iran, as tensions remain high following months of conflict between Washington, Israel and Tehran.
Trump told Al Jazeera that both economic and military pressure were proving effective against Iran, while declining to set a timetable for renewed talks.
Meanwhile, Iran’s government says it has made significant progress in rebuilding infrastructure damaged during the war and has received new military equipment.
Iran-Oman agreement on Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman have agreed on a temporary maritime route for ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the strategic waterway would not fully reopen until the United States fulfils its commitments under an interim peace agreement reached in June.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a major point of tension because roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas supplies pass through the waterway during normal times. Restrictions on shipping have contributed to disruptions in global energy markets.
Iran has also continued to refuse direct talks with the US, saying it will deal with Oman over the future of the waterway.
Iran delays nuclear-site inspections
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization chief Mohammad Eslami said nuclear facilities damaged in recent attacks are not yet safe for inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
He said Iran would require a specific inspection protocol and adequate security before allowing access to the affected sites. Eslami accused the US and Israel of pressuring the IAEA to inspect the facilities to determine the extent of the damage.
Iran warns “hostile media”
Iranian armed forces spokesperson Brigadier-General Abolfazl Shekarchi warned that media organizations considered hostile to Iran could potentially be treated as military targets.
He specifically mentioned BBC, Iran International and Radio Farda, alleging links between them and Western and Israeli intelligence agencies. The organisations have not been shown in the report as accepting those allegations.
International criticism of Israeli settlements
Several European countries, Canada and the European Commission have condemned Israel’s plans for construction in the E1 settlement area of the occupied West Bank.
The countries warned that the project could undermine the possibility of a two-state solution by dividing Palestinian territory. They also called on Israel to withdraw the plans and halt settlement expansion.
The UK separately condemned Israel’s seizure of a UNRWA training centre in occupied East Jerusalem, describing the action as “outrageous”.
Canada revokes Jerusalem official’s travel authorisation
Canada has reportedly revoked travel authorisation for Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Arieh King over his involvement in settlement activities. According to Haaretz, King had planned to attend a fundraising event in Canada connected to settlement initiatives.
King accused Arabs of campaigning against him, while the Canadian government had not publicly commented at the time of the report.
Trump accuses Iran of killing protesters
Trump also accused the Iranian government of treating protesters badly and said “many” protesters had been killed. He again said there was no fixed timetable for the resumption of negotiations with Tehran.
The developments show that while diplomatic efforts involving Oman and other intermediaries continue, major disagreements between Washington and Tehran remain unresolved.
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