Iran rejects talks, fires missiles at US base

Iran has not sought negotiations with the United States over the past two weeks, a senior Iranian official said yesterday. The official also stated that Tehran will not give up control of the strategic Hormuz Strait. The statement came hours before Iran launched a fresh round of missile attacks against US bases in Jordan. The strikes mark a sharp escalation in regional tensions. US President Donald Trump had previously claimed that Iran was “dying to negotiate” with Washington. The Iranian official’s remarks directly contradict that assertion. The Hormuz Strait is a vital waterway for global oil shipments. Iran has long threatened to close it in response to pressure from the US and its allies.