ARAB NEWS | IRAN TO PAKISTAN ARMY CHIEF : NO TALKS WITH WASHINGTON BEFORE OUR DEMANDS ARE MET

What happened: Iranian media reported that Tehran told Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir there would be no talks with Washington until Iran's demands are met, despite Pakistani mediation efforts. Key numbers: Seven conditions proposed last month for reopening the Strait of Hormuz; uranium enrichment at 60 percent, versus 90 percent for a weapon; war has lasted eight months. Why it matters: The statement reinforces Iran's position during Islamabad's mediation. Previous talks produced a temporary peace agreement in June that faltered with renewed fighting weeks later. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Iranian media reported that Tehran told Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir there would be no talks with Washington until Iran's demands are met, despite Pakistani mediation efforts.

The statement reinforces Iran's position during Islamabad's mediation. Previous talks produced a temporary peace agreement in June that faltered with renewed fighting weeks later.