Iran regional confrontation

Araghchi says Hormuz is the sole focus of talks as Tehran receives US feedback via Qatari mediators

DIPLOMACY
Location
Iran
Actors
Iran · United States
Importance
Notable

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iranian media on 29 September that the 'current focus is solely on the Strait of Hormuz', after meeting Pakistani and Qatari mediators, and said the Qataris would raise the matter with the US side once more before a decision is taken in Tehran. Reuters reported that mediators conveyed Washington's feedback to Araghchi in Doha on 29 September on a seven-day trust-building plan; the dispute is over the sequencing of steps rather than the components of the plan. Tehran's proposal would reopen the Strait and restore normal maritime traffic in return for ending the naval blockade on Iran, easing sanctions and releasing frozen Iranian funds, a package Washington had rejected.

Verification: Confirmed

Evidence: Iran envoy says strait is sole focus of discussions, Iran receives U.S. feedback on seven-day trust-building plan

The Iranian statement and the mediators' briefing are both on the public record through independent wires.