Iran's Foreign Minister says what is happening now is not negotiations but an exchange of messages directly or through our friends in the region, Al Jazeera reports

Iran's Foreign Minister's statement suggests that what is currently unfolding is more about communication than formal negotiations.

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Iran's Foreign Minister says what is happening now is not negotiations but an exchange of messages directly or through our friends in the region, Al Jazeera reports

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Receive messages from US Envoy Witkoff directly as before, and this does not mean that we are negotiating.

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This reflects a potentially tense situation that could influence energy markets, particularly WTI, as any escalation or diplomatic breakthrough may impact oil supply and geopolitical stability in the region.

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