On the 21st, RIA Novosti quoted Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Irajani, as saying that the United States lifting its maritime blockade on Iran could serve as the basis for a second round of negotiations between the two countries.
He stated that there are indications that the United States is preparing to lift the maritime blockade on Iran, which might become the basis for a second round of direct talks between the two sides to be held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.
The report said that the Iranian side claims the current US blockade of maritime traffic to and from Iran's ports is a serious violation of the previously reached ceasefire agreement.
Urges UN to Order US to Release Seized Iranian Cargo Ship
In addition, on the 21st, Irajani sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Guterres and the rotating president of the Security Council, requesting the United Nations to order the United States to immediately and unconditionally release the Iranian cargo ship 'TOUSKA' and all affected crew members, their families, and others.
In his letter, he said, "The United States continues to violate international law, infringing on Iran's interests, including deliberately attacking Iranian merchant vessels," and called on the international community to address the issue urgently.