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Iran Says Talks Are Solely About Ending War, Dismisses Uranium Enrichment Reports as Speculation
Summary
- Iran said ending the war is the sole agenda item in the current negotiations.
- It also said discussions are under way on transit rules to ensure the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Markets are watching whether Middle East tensions and risks to key shipping lanes could affect energy prices and volatility in global financial markets.
Iran said the only issue being discussed in current negotiations is ending the war. Separate talks are also underway on maritime safety amid tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
Odaily, a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet, reported on May 4 that an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson dismissed reports of discussions over uranium enrichment as "purely speculative." No other agenda items are included in the current negotiations, the spokesperson said, with talks focused exclusively on ending the war.
Iran is conducting negotiations with Oman and says transit rules should be established to ensure the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Markets are watching whether tensions in the Middle East and risks to major maritime shipping routes could affect energy prices and volatility in global financial markets.
Minseung Kang
minriver@bloomingbit.ioBlockchain journalist | Writer of Trade Now & Altcoin Now, must-read content for investors.
