US and Iran speak separately with mediators to end war
United States and Iranian officials spoke separately with mediators on Sept 28 in a renewed push to end the war.
Why it mattersAn agreement could end a war entering its seventh month and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
How we got here
- Araghchi detailed a proposal for Iran to reopen the Strait within seven days if the United States met Iran's conditions. AP
- Trump stated that he rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait and end fighting. Reuters
- United States and Iranian officials spoke separately with mediators in a renewed push to end the war. Reuters
What's likely next
- U.S.-Iran ceasefire continue without qualifying U.S. military action against IranAlmost certain97%
- U.S.-Iran ceasefire continue without qualifying U.S. military action against IranUnlikely34%▼ from 56% a week ago
All coverage
The coverage
- US, Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end warReuters · Sep 28
- Donald Trump: Indirect ceasefire talks between US, Iran to continue this weekThe Jerusalem Post · Sep 27
- Trump rejects Iran's conditional ceasefire proposal, WSJ reportsCNBC · Sep 26
- Trump expects Iran negotiations to continue after rejecting ceasefire proposalUsatoday · Sep 27
- Iran Still Awaits ‘Official’ U.S. Response Despite Trump’s Rebuff of Cease-Fire OfferThe New York Times · Sep 27
- Trump Rejects Iran’s Cease-Fire Proposal to Reopen Strait of HormuzThe New York Times · Sep 26
- Trump expects U.S., Iran war negotiations to continueUsatoday · Sep 27
- US, Iran resume indirect talks through QatarHurriyetdailynews · Sep 29
- Oil prices rise as Iran, U.S. remain at odds over Hormuz reopeningYahoo Finance Australia · Sep 28
- US, Iran Separately Talk With Mediators in Latest Bid to End WarUsnews
Analysis & opinion
- 2026 Iran war | Oil, Explained, United States, Israel, Strait of Hormuz, Map, & ConflictBritannica · Sep 28
- ‘Annihilate’ vs ‘crushing’ attacks: Why Iran, US up rhetoric amid talksAl Jazeera
- Is Iran’s Hormuz offer a sign of economic strain or a bid to buy time?アラブニュース · Sep 24
- Strait of Hormuz crisis explained: What it means for global shippingCNBC · Mar 2
- What’s Going On In Iran?War on the Rocks · Sep 25
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