Kathmandu— U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that negotiations with Iran will resume Monday afternoon, though details remain sparse. The talks come after days of heightened rhetoric and renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further escalation in the region. Meanwhile, Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement to establish a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S.-Iran Talks Set to Begin

Trump's announcement on Sunday that talks with Iranian representatives would begin Monday afternoon came after days of heightened tensions. The U.S. president had previously warned of further military action against Iran but later agreed to allow more time for negotiations. Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, have called for dialogue to prevent escalation in the region.

However, Tehran has not confirmed that negotiations with the United States are imminent. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei denied on Monday that his country is currently engaged in talks with Washington. Despite this, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that an existing framework agreement could provide a basis for future engagement with Washington.

Hormuz Route Negotiations

Iran and Oman are moving closer to an agreement on a new route through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations were nearing completion, according to state media reports. The arrangement would respect sovereignty and safeguard national interests and security.

Baghaei stressed that the deal does not mean the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, where disputes over navigation arrangements remain unresolved. Washington has called for free international navigation while Tehran insists on maintaining a role in managing passage through the strategic route.

(With inputs from Xinhua)

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