US and Iran Efforts for an Agreement Continue
Diplomatic mediators are maintaining contacts between the parties to open the Strait of Hormuz and end the conflicts.
According to information provided by regional and U.S. officials, mediators are holding indirect talks between Iran and the United States to end the conflicts and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to navigation.
Diplomatic Contacts and Talks
The conflicts, entering their eighth month, have damaged the global economy and left Iran in a difficult economic situation, which has accelerated diplomatic searches.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stayed in New York following the UN General Assembly meetings to hold critical contacts with Qatari mediators.
Strait of Hormuz and Nuclear Obstacles
According to the draft text, the strait is envisioned to be reopened within the framework of a separate agreement conducted with Oman and without any transit tolls.
U.S. officials state that an agreement with Tehran will not be reached without resolving nuclear issues, but sanctions could be eased in the event of concrete progress.
Timing and Mutual Suspicions
While the Tehran administration has presented an accelerated proposal with a seven-day timeline, the U.S. and its allies maintain a skeptical approach regarding Iran's commitments.
The U.S. administration continues to demand concrete concessions from Iran on nuclear issues, such as allowing inspectors entry into the country.