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Iran Rejects U.S. Talks Until Sanctions Relief Demands Met

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 6:35 PM UTC · How we work

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Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei said Iran will not negotiate with the United States until its conditions are met.
The United States told Iran via Pakistan and Qatar on August 24 it would not resume the June 18 memorandum.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an “economic D-Day” on August 24, sanctioning Iran’s airlines and banks.
Iranian officials said their conditions include ending the port blockade, sanctions relief, and stopping Israel’s war in Lebanon.

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Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei said Iran will not negotiate with the United States until its conditions are met.
The United States told Iran via Pakistan and Qatar on August 24 it would not resume the June 18 memorandum.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an “economic D-Day” on August 24, sanctioning Iran’s airlines and banks.
Iranian officials said their conditions include ending the port blockade, sanctions relief, and stopping Israel’s war in Lebanon.