Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baghaei says have made great efforts for safe movement and protection of the Strait of Hormuz, in constant contact with Oman to develop a mechanism, Mehr reports; Talks with the US continue through Pakistani mediation

Do not need any party to recognize our right to uranium enrichment.  Will not discuss our right to uranium enrichment during negotiations with the US.  Fees for transit through Hormuz have legal and logical basis. Discussion of releasing Iranian assets is a demand, not a condition. When questioned about the US' threatening language, says don't worry we know how to answer.