[Saudi Media: Iran States It Has Not Withdrawn from Negotiations, Willing to Continue Talks with the U.S. in Multiple Locations in Geneva] BlockBeats News, July 26, citing reports from Al Arabiya and Saudi media outlet Hadath, Iran has informed Pakistani officials that it has not withdrawn from negotiations but has temporarily suspended them. Iran reiterated the necessity of resuming negotiations during the stagnation phase and expressed its refusal to open a new shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, Iran has confirmed to Pakistan its willingness to continue negotiations (with the U.S.) in Geneva, Qatar, or Islamabad; and has requested the resumption of talks on the Hormuz issue, followed by discussions on frozen funds, and finally the nuclear issue.