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Iran says it expects a U.S. answer on its Hormuz plan
After indirect talks through Qatari mediators in New York on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran expects a formal U.S. response, hopefully on Tuesday, to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump confirmed indirect talks took place but gave no details.
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How each side sees it
The U.S. saysA U.S. official called the talks positive and constructive but said there will be no agreement unless Iran's nuclear program is addressed, and that the sides remain apart on the timing of commitments.
Iran saysAraghchi says the talks focused on how to meet Iran's conditions, including sanctions relief, the release of frozen funds and an end to the U.S. naval blockade.
Sources
- Al Jazeera: Araghchi meets Qatari mediators as US calls for nuclear talks
- CBS News live updates: Iran war and U.S. talks
- ANI via The Tribune: Araghchi says indirect discussions held with US
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