Iran Signals Readiness for Talks Once U.S. Ends Naval Blockade, Markets React

Gate News message, April 22 — Iran's state media reported that Tehran's UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani stated Iran is prepared to begin negotiations immediately upon the U.S. ending its naval blockade. The envoy emphasized that Washington must first cease actions violating the ceasefire agreement.

The statement was released by Iran's Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iravani said Tehran has received signals that the U.S. is preparing to lift the blockade. The envoy stressed that the U.S. must stop its violations of the ceasefire accord before talks can proceed.

Markets responded swiftly to the announcement: precious metals rose sharply, while the U.S. dollar and crude oil fell. The statement echoes comments previously reported by the Associated Press and Russian news agencies, marking the first time Iran's official media has covered the envoy's remarks.