The U.S. Secretary of State says progress has been made in negotiations with Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken on the 26th said that negotiations with Iran have made progress, but he will not disclose the details. Blinken told the media at the airport before heading to France to attend the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting that some countries are acting as intermediaries to help pass messages. There has indeed been some progress in information exchange, but it remains “a continuous and unpredictable process,” so he will not publicly discuss or disclose the specifics of the negotiations.

According to CNN, the U.S. plans to pressure other countries at the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting to help “reopen” the Strait of Hormuz. In response to questions, Blinken stated, “Providing assistance aligns with their interests,” and “they should take action accordingly.”

Earlier that day, White House envoy Witkov confirmed during a cabinet meeting that the U.S. has relayed the “15-point plan” proposed by the U.S. to end the conflict through Pakistan to Iran. Trump stated at the meeting that the U.S. is engaging in substantive dialogue with “relevant key figures.”

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi on the 25th said that over the past few days, the U.S. has conveyed messages to Iran through several friendly countries, and Iran has responded through these mediators with warnings or by expressing its stance. “This is not negotiations or dialogue, but information exchange,” an Iranian state TV official quoted a senior official as saying. Iran has rejected the U.S. ceasefire proposal and has put forward five conditions for a ceasefire. (Xinhua)