TEHRAN: Iran and the United States remain far from reaching an agreement to end the ongoing war, as Tehran has rejected what it describes as Washington\u2019s \u201cexcessive demands,\u201d a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Iranian official said the United States would have to accept Tehran\u2019s conditions if it wanted the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz reopened. He added that negotiations over Iran\u2019s nuclear programme could begin once the issue of the strait was resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The official said diplomatic mediators were making intensive efforts to bridge the differences between Tehran and Washington and narrow the gaps preventing a possible agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, tensions remain high, with the Iranian official warning that Tehran is prepared to respond forcefully to any US military strikes, not only within the region but also beyond it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The remarks indicate that despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, a breakthrough remains distant, with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran\u2019s nuclear programme emerging as key obstacles to a potential peace agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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