US and Iran Hold UN Talks as Tehran Signals Conditional Opening of Hormuz
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US and Iranian officials held three hours of talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, in a surprise meeting mediated by Qatar, according to reports from the Guardian. President Donald Trump described the discussions as “very productive” and said another meeting could take place soon.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the Guardian reported. A senior Iranian official indicated that Tehran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington took reciprocal steps to ease pressure on Iran.
However, Iran disputed suggestions that it had abandoned its previous conditions for lifting the blockade. Those conditions had reportedly included an end to fighting on all fronts and a US commitment to halt aggressive measures against Iran, including sanctions. The precise concessions now being considered by either side remain unclear.
Trump separately said he expected Iran to reach an agreement after the US midterm elections. Markets showed some easing of concern, with Brent crude falling below $100 a barrel for the first time in two weeks, according to the Guardian.
In France24 commentary, author and war correspondent Scott Anderson argued that Washington continues to misread Iran, drawing a parallel between US policy in 1979 and 2026. That assessment is analysis rather than an established account of the negotiations.
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