US and Iran resume contact via mediators to discuss conflict resolution FAST-MOVING

US-Iran negotiations Strait of Hormuz nuclear program sanctions relief Middle East conflict

Diplomatic efforts to end a seven-month conflict between the United States and Iran have intensified, with both nations re-establishing contact through mediators in Qatar and Pakistan. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is meeting with mediators in New York to discuss a revised seven-day proposal.

Iran’s proposal seeks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade on Iranian ports and oil sanctions in exchange for a cessation of hostilities and a resumption of nuclear program negotiations. While US officials describe recent indirect talks as “positive and constructive,” they emphasize that no deal will be reached without concrete progress on Iran’s nuclear program.

President Donald Trump has denied reports that he offered immediate sanctions relief or the unfreezing of assets, calling such claims “false.” However, some US officials indicate a willingness to consider sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds as part of a final agreement, provided Tehran meets specific nuclear-related conditions. The situation remains volatile, with significant disagreements regarding the timing of concessions and the sequence of implementation.

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Abbas Araghchi · Donald Trump · Houthi · Iran · Iran · Iran · Mojtaba Khamenei · Qatar · Strait of Hormuz · United Nations · United States · United States

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[● 13 SOURCES] Donald Trump stated on Saturday that he rejected the Iranian proposal. www.in.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · myportal.gr · en.protothema.gr · www.news.gr · +8 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The talks are expected to focus on a modified version of a seven-day proposal presented by Iran last week. www.in.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · myportal.gr · www.news.gr · melliun.org · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Araghchi stated that mediators had not officially conveyed the US rejection to Tehran. myportal.gr · www.in.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.news.gr · tell.co.ke · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Qatari mediators are expected to hold separate talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US officials in New York. www.in.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · myportal.gr · www.news.gr · melliun.org · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The seven-day plan includes ending all hostilities in Iran and Lebanon. www.in.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · myportal.gr · www.news.gr · melliun.org · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The plan calls for the release of billions of dollars in Iranian assets and the lifting of oil sanctions. www.in.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · myportal.gr · www.news.gr · melliun.org · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Trump told Axios on Sunday that he expects US negotiators to proceed with further talks this week. www.in.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · myportal.gr · www.news.gr · tell.co.ke · +4 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Tehran would allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and return to nuclear negotiations. www.in.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · myportal.gr · www.news.gr · melliun.org · +5 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Iranian delegation in New York has no plans for negotiations with the United States, according to the IRNA news agency. rtsh.al
[○ 1 SOURCE] Brent crude oil prices rose by more than three percent to $107.5 per barrel following the conflicting statements. rtsh.al
[● 2 SOURCES] Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei predicted the eventual withdrawal of the United States from the Middle East. tetova1.mk · www.dimokratia.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that any movement to open the Strait of Hormuz depends on full satisfaction of Tehran's terms. www.powergame.gr · rtsh.al · omegalive.com.cy · www.ceskenoviny.cz · www.novinky.cz