Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that in peace talks with the United States, "the ball is in America's court," and Washington has "not only failed to offer any diplomatic initiatives but has actively undermined the diplomatic process" over the past two years. He emphasized that Iran's main criteria in negotiations will be the U.S. government's "actual behavior and practical actions." Baghaei added that no agreement would be reached, nor would the Strait of Hormuz be reopened or secured, unless the U.S. naval blockade is lifted and Iran's legitimate demands are fully met.