Iran: Iran has yet to decide whether to resume indirect negotiations with the United States (US), its foreign minister stressing that exchanges through mediators should not be interpreted as a return to talks, Anadolu Ajansi reported. According to Nam News Network, Abbas Araghchi rejected reports suggesting that the 60-day ceasefire under the Islamabad memorandum - a June framework peace deal with the US, brokered by Pakistan - requires an extension. He clarified that the memorandum's purpose was to end the war, not to establish a ceasefire, as the United States violated the agreement, leading to a resumption of fighting. Araghchi explained that the 60 days referred to in the memorandum were meant to provide a negotiation window for reaching a final agreement, not as the duration of a ceasefire. Although Qatar and Pakistan continue to exchange messages and remain in contact with Iran, he emphasized that this does not equate to active negotiations. He further mentioned that Iran's negotiations with Oman are ongoing but are separate from any discussions with Washington. These talks focus on technical negotiations to establish new shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz due to the unsuitability of previous routes. Araghchi stated that a temporary route is being designed, which will later become permanent, with involvement from experts from both countries and Iran's armed forces. The talks could conclude soon, but he clarified that these technical negotiations on shipping lanes are distinct from the issue of reopening the strait. He concluded by stating that once the new route is determined, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz depends on the United States fulfilling other conditions.