IRANIAN MP ZOHOURIAN: MOJTABA KHAMENEI BLOCKED US TALKS AFTER FIRST ROUND AFTER US SHOWED 'ARROGANCE'

Iranian MP Zohourian claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, halted U.S.-Iran talks after the first round due to perceived American arrogance. This development signals heightened political resistance within Iran’s leadership to diplomatic engagement, likely constraining near-term progress on nuclear negotiations and related sanctions relief. The impasse reinforces downside risks to Iranian crude export expectations and limits upward pressure on global oil supply, supporting Brent crude pricing amid tight markets. Geopolitical risk premia in Middle East energy assets and shipping insurance rates may rise further if backchannel talks remain stalled. Traders will watch for any official comment from Iran’s foreign ministry or the IAEA’s next report on uranium enrichment levels as a potential catalyst for renewed dialogue.

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