Iran FM says US outreach a ‘positive step’ as delegation in Qatar for talks
Summary
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called a U.S. effort to open dialogue a positive step, but said Iran has no plans to meet U.S. officials now. He said Tehran is reviewing proposals and has set conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranian and Qatari officials continue consultations.Key Facts
- Araghchi said Iran had studied a letter from U.S. Vice President JD Vance during high-level meetings.
- An Iranian delegation travelled to Doha, where an aide was continuing consultations with Qatari officials.
- Araghchi said any direct or indirect talks with the United States depend on Iran’s conditions being met.
- He said mediators had presented proposals on Iran’s nuclear program, which Tehran is reviewing.
- Iran’s stated conditions include lifting certain sanctions, reducing U.S. forces in the region, restoring oil waivers, and releasing frozen Iranian funds.
- Araghchi said discussions with Qatar had reduced the proposed timeline for implementing Iran’s Strait of Hormuz proposal to two days.
- He said Iran was prepared for possible attacks and that its forces were highly ready.
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