Iranian FM Araghchi Says Indirect Discussions Held with US, Official Reply Expected 'Hopefully' Today
Araghchi said Qatar relayed Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if Washington eases pressure, while Tehran awaits an official US reply.
- On Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held indirect talks with the United States in New York through Qatari mediators, addressing regional tensions and the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
- Araghchi outlined a seven-day proposal during last week's 81st United Nations General Assembly to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if Washington eases military pressure and provides economic relief.
- Qatari mediators submitted fresh inputs during Monday's meeting to narrow differences between the sides, Araghchi said, noting the process has taken on a "more serious nature."
- Tehran remains focused on communicating its conditions to the American side while awaiting an official response from Washington, "hopefully" expected by Wednesday.
- United States President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that officials held discussions, although reports indicate Trump previously rejected an Iranian seven-day ceasefire proposal.
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Iranian representatives held talks with Qatari mediators on Monday and expect a U.S. response to their proposals on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told Reuters. The U.S. has not yet commented on its planned separate talks with Qatari mediators, but President Donald Trump ruled out offering Iran sanctions relief or the release of frozen funds shortly before Araqchi's announcement.
Iran has discussed a series of proposals with Qatari mediators, which are expected to be transferred to the United States. Tehran expects to receive Washington's final response through Doha, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday, according to the state news agency IRNA. Araghchi's statements were made in New York, where a new diplomatic effort is underway to end the war. The conditions for the Strait of Hormuz The Iranian foreig…
Iran expects US response on Hormuz via Qatar 'by tomorrow'
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran has conveyed its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz through Qatari mediators — and expects US's answer within a day. "Iran is prepared for diplomacy just as it is prepared for military...
Iranian FM Araghchi says indirect discussions held with US, official reply expected 'hopefully' today
As per the report by Al Jazeera, the Iranian foreign minister reiterated that Tehran has put forward a fair and logical plan to resolve the crisis and reopen the vital shipping lane, provided specific conditions are met.
Iran war LIVE: Iran holds 'indirect talks' with US via Qatari mediators, official reply likely by Tuesday
Iran war LIVE: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday (local time) said that Tehran held further indirect talks with Washington through Qatari mediators, adding that the Islamic Republic is waiting for an official reply, which is expected by Tuesday.
EADaily, 29 September 2026. The Iranian authorities discussed with the Qatari mediators ways to achieve the terms of Tehran in resolving the conflict in the Middle East, and the country is awaiting Washington's response to Iran's terms in the near future, and the head of Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abbas Aracchi, stated.
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