Iranian official: Information has been passed between Iran and the United States through Egypt and Turkey

On the 23rd local time, a senior Iranian official said that US President Trump has no right to set conditions or deadlines for negotiations. The official said that Iran and the United States have passed messages through Egypt and Turkey aimed at easing tensions, but the United States has still not accepted Iran's two core conditions, namely compensation for losses and recognition of violations against Iran. The official also said that issues related to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the laying of mines are still among Iran's preparation options for potential actions. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bagae said on the 23rd that Iran has received information from some friendly countries in the past few days regarding the United States 'request to end the war through negotiations. It has responded appropriately in accordance with its principled position and has not held any negotiations with the United States. (CCTV)