
AI-generated summary
Iran previously offered a seven-day plan to open the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting a naval blockade and restrictions on oil exports, but the proposal was rejected by US President Donald Trump. Tehran continues to look for diplomatic ways to resolve the conflict through mediators.
Iranian authorities discussed with Qatari mediators ways to achieve Tehran's conditions in resolving the conflict in the Middle East.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said he expects a response from Washington on Iran's terms in the near future.
MOSCOW, September 29 - RIA Novosti. Iranian authorities have discussed with Qatari mediators ways to achieve Tehran's conditions in resolving the conflict in the Middle East, the country expects Washington's response on Iran's conditions in the near future, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
Earlier, Reuters, citing representatives of both countries, reported that representatives of the United States and Iran on Monday separately discussed with mediating countries ways to end the conflict in the Middle East.
“We have discussed with Qatari mediators ways to fulfill Iran’s conditions. The US response will be conveyed to Tehran through Qatari mediators - as expected, tomorrow,” Iranian Press TV quoted Araqchi as saying.
As Araqchi emphasized, Tehran offered “a solution in case the United States is interested in a deal” to resolve the crisis in the region.
Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that Tehran handed over to the American side a seven-day plan for opening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the naval blockade and restrictions on oil exports. However, US President Donald Trump rejected this proposal. At the same time, the head of the Iranian Foreign Ministry noted on Sunday night that Iran is waiting for a final answer from the mediators, despite Trump’s statement.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US will transmit a response to Iran through Qatari mediators in the near future, perhaps tomorrow
Likely · Within days

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