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Iran seeks way out of ‘neither war nor peace’ stalemate with US

Iran seeks way out of ‘neither war nor peace’ stalemate with US
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed hope that talks mediated by Oman could break the diplomatic deadlock with the United States, as Tehran outlined conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's demands include lifting US sanctions and obtaining compensation for war damages.

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Iran seeks way out of ‘neither war nor peace’ stalemate with US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he hopes talks with Oman can end the “neither war nor peace” state of relations with the US as Tehran listed demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including the lifting US sanctions and compensation for war damages.

Published On 9 Aug 2026

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