Massoud Pazeshkian

Iran's president, Massoud Pazeshkian, says their hands remain on the trigger.

He maintains that Israel's attacks on Hezbollah militants in Lebanon are a violation of the ceasefire, and if they continue, negotiations would be meaningless.

Iran and the U.S.

are due to meet for talks in Pakistan this weekend.

The Strait of Hormuz remains at a near standstill despite the ceasefire terms calling for its reopening.

Ship traffic is at less than a tenth of normal levels.

Iran says vessels will only be allowed to transit in coordination with its military.

We're exploring each and every diplomatic avenue that is available to us.

And the UK has now brought together 35 nations around our statement of intent to push as one for maritime security across the Gulf.

Iranian President Massoud Pazeshkian has told state TV that weapons of mass destruction were banned by the country's supreme leader.

That clearly means, says President Pazeshkian, that Tehran won't develop nuclear weapons.

But experts say Iran has since enriched uranium well beyond the level needed for a nuclear power program.

Iranian President Massoud Pazeshkian says he's instructed his foreign minister to pursue fair and equitable negotiations with the United States.