The head of the Iranian Interests Section in Cairo told Al Jazeera Mubasher: Iran will not negotiate under threat and the US naval blockade must be lifted.

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The head of the Iranian Interests Section in Cairo told Al Jazeera Mubasher: Iran will not negotiate under threat and the US naval blockade must be lifted.

A Pakistani official told Al Jazeera they remain optimistic about the Islamabad negotiations between the United States and Iran and hope for the best.

Iran President Pezeshkian says Iran has welcomed dialogue and continues to do so; breach of commitments, blockade and threats are main obstacles to genuine negotiations