New Talks Between US and Iran Could Begin Next Week

US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran will resume next week, following Tehran's rejection of a ceasefire proposal concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

Ceasefire Proposal and Grounds for Rejection

Iran announced on Friday that it had submitted a proposal to the United States for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, US President Donald Trump rejected the proposal, stating that Iranian leaders wanted the deal because they were in a bad position.

Details of Indirect Talks

According to information reported by Axios, indirect talks between Washington and Tehran could take place starting Monday. It was stated that these new negotiations will be conducted through Qatari mediation.

Previous Contacts and the Current Situation in the Strait

The new talks will follow indirect contacts held in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Military Operations and Potential Attack Likelihood

Following the attacks in late February, the Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of the conflicts. When asked whether attacks on Iran might resume, US President Trump responded by saying that he always considers it.