Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Sunday that discussions and exchanges of messages between Tehran and Washington are still ongoing.

According to Anadolu Agency, Araghchi emphasized that no definitive conclusions should be drawn until the ongoing discussions yield 'clear and tangible results.' He cautioned against taking any current statements seriously, labeling them as mere speculation.

The recent tensions in the Middle East escalated after the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran in February. In retaliation, Tehran targeted Israel and US allies in the Gulf, while also closing the Strait of Hormuz. A ceasefire was brokered on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, although subsequent talks in Islamabad did not succeed in forming a lasting agreement. Despite this setback, both sides have continued to exchange proposals and counterproposals in an attempt to resume direct talks and bring an end to the ongoing conflict.