IRAN TELLS PAKISTAN ARMY CHIEF NO TALKS WITH WASHINGTON UNTIL DEMANDS ARE MET

What happened: Iran told Pakistan's army chief on Tuesday that there would be no talks with Washington until Tehran's demands are met, Iranian media reported, despite Pakistan's mediation efforts. Key numbers: Seven conditions set last month for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Why it matters: The message underscores Iran's hardening stance and signals that earlier mediation, which produced a June interim agreement that unravelled, has not restored talks. Iran also said all enriched nuclear materials would remain in Iran. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Iran told Pakistan's army chief on Tuesday that there would be no talks with Washington until Tehran's demands are met, Iranian media reported, despite Pakistan's mediation efforts.

The message underscores Iran's hardening stance and signals that earlier mediation, which produced a June interim agreement that unravelled, has not restored talks. Iran also said all enriched nuclear materials would remain in Iran.