US-Iran talks in New York: What’s the latest?
Summary
The United States and Iran are having indirect talks in New York, mediated by Qatar, to end a seven-month war. Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts sanctions and ends a naval blockade, but President Trump has publicly rejected the offer and insists on addressing all issues, especially Iran’s nuclear program, in one deal.Key Facts
- Indirect negotiations between the US and Iran are taking place during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days in exchange for lifting sanctions and ending the US naval blockade.
- President Trump publicly rejected Iran’s proposal but has not sent a formal response yet.
- US officials want a comprehensive deal that addresses all issues, especially Iran’s nuclear program, rather than a gradual approach.
- Qatar is mediating the talks and communicated between the two sides.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran’s position has not changed and they want clear conditions met before reopening the strait.
- US media reported that Trump might ease sanctions and unfreeze Iranian funds, but Trump denied these reports.
- Iran’s peace proposal includes ideas from the Islamabad memorandum of understanding signed by both countries in June.
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