Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within two days under a potential U.S. agreement
Iranian and Qatari negotiators had developed a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days of a potential agreement with Washington, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said, according to Al Jazeera. Investing.com said it envisaged U.S. steps on day one and shipping resuming on day two. Donald Trump said talks were going fine.
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Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within two days under a potential agreement with Washington, as talks aimed at ending the war continued in Doha. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iranian and Qatari negotiators had developed a proposal, and described the discussions as “ongoing and progressing.” Investing.com reported that, under the proposed sequence, the United States would take steps on the first day and shipping would resume on the second. Iranian negotiators met Qatari mediators for a third consecutive day on Sunday, according to an official briefed on the talks who spoke to Reuters. No direct U.S.-Iran talks were planned, Investing.com reported. Donald Trump said negotiations were “going fine” and Washington was not in a hurry. The outlet also reported that Iran wants a reduced U.S. military presence and an end to attacks on Lebanon.
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- The Times of Israel — Iranian negotiators in Doha for third day of talks on war, official says - The Times of Israel
- The Jerusalem Post — Iran, Qatar hold third day of talks as fears of renewed US strikes grow - The Jerusalem Post
- CNBC — Iranian negotiators in Qatar to continue talks to end the U.S.-Iran war: Reuters - CNBC
- Investing.com News — Iran offers 48-hour Hormuz reopening plan as Trump signals progress in talks - Investing.com
Verifier’s note
CNBC, The Times of Israel, The Jerusalem Post, and Investing.com report that Iranian negotiators were in Doha for a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators. The Jerusalem Post and CNBC identify Reuters as the source, and Investing.com also cites Reuters.