Hyderabad, April 22 -- Iran on Wednesday, April 22, said it will only resume negotiations with the United States after Washington lifts its naval blockade, signalling a firm diplomatic condition amid fragile ceasefire tensions.

According to Tasnim News Agency, citing an interview with Rudlaw News Network at UN headquarters, Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani said Tehran is ready to return to the negotiating table only if the United States ends what it described as violations of the ceasefire, particularly the ongoing maritime blockade.

"The naval blockade of the United States. is a violation of the ceasefire," Iravani said, adding that Iran has conveyed to Washington that negotiations can begin only after the restrictions are remov...