Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will continue pursuing dialogue with Washington despite previous attacks during negotiations. Qatar is mediating indirect talks. Iran is reviewing the latest US response to its proposal involving reopening the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and lifting the naval blockade.

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