Iran awaits United States response relayed through Qatari mediators
Iranian state media reported the delegation has no plans for new negotiations with the United States in New York.
Why it mattersOrdinary people could see essential shipping lanes reopen if both nations agree to lift blockades and ease sanctions.
How we got here
- Israel and the United States attacked Iranian cities, prompting Iranian retaliation and tighter control of the Strait of Hormuz. Cn
- The United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war, scheduling sixty days of talks. Cn
- Trump publicly rejected Iran's proposal, calling it unacceptable. Al Jazeera
- The Iranian delegation scheduled no new U.S. negotiations in New York, and Araghchi planned to return to Tehran. Heraldcorp
- Araghchi stated that Iran was awaiting the U.S. response through mediators following another discussion with Qatari mediators. Ir
What's likely next
- U.S. officials said any agreement would need to address Iran’s nuclear program; reporting described unresolved differences over the timing and order of commitments.
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The coverage
- US, Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end ...Reuters · Sep 28
- Iranian president arrives in New York as Trump weighs cutting a deal or driving Iran "into hell"CBS News · Sep 23
- Trump threatens to annihilate Iran as diplomats push for deal at UNReuters · Sep 23
- Can flurry of New York diplomacy lead to US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough?Al Jazeera · Sep 23
- Iran Insists on Diplomatic Solution After Trump Rejects Peace ...Usnews · Sep 26
- Trump Rejects Iran’s Cease-Fire Proposal to Reopen Strait of HormuzThe New York Times · Sep 26
- Strait of Hormuz tensions linger as Iran and US move further from a dealAl Jazeera · Sep 27
- Trump expects U.S., Iran war negotiations to continueUsatoday · Sep 27
- US, Iran resume indirect talks through QatarHurriyetdailynews · Sep 29
- Iranian FM To Meet With Qatari Negotiators In New YorkRadio Free Europe/Radio Liberty · Sep 28
Analysis & opinion
- Trump may be buying time on Iran until after the midtermsIran International · Sep 26
- The week in charts: Iran's ship attacks show strategy of ...Lloyd's List · Sep 28
- 2026 Iran war | Oil, Explained, United States, Israel, Strait of Hormuz, Map, & ConflictBritannica · Sep 29
- Strait of Hormuz Brief: 24 September, 2026Lloyd's List
- How the US-Iran ceasefire and MOU broke down -- a timelineABC News
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