U.S. and Iran explore phased arrangement to end war
U.S. and Iranian negotiators explored a phased arrangement that could pair Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz with the United States lifting its economic or maritime blockade. The talks were reported to be taking place in New York with Qatari mediation, but no agreement was announced.
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First reported among our outlets by NDTV (India), · most coverage from South Korea (1), Pakistan (1), India (1)
What the parties said
United States
he thinks the US and Iran could reach a deal after midterm elections to Congress on November 3
Trump warned that Iran's economy could "rot" unless it reached a deal.
he saw only a 30 per cent chance of an agreement being reached before the vote
Iran
The Americans know what they need to do but, because of their excessive demands, the chances of diplomacy resolving this are extremely low.
A senior Iranian official said the most plausible way to end the impasse would be a phased arrangement, with Iran allowing navigation through Hormuz in return for the US lifting…
Coverage
Asahi Shimbun · Japan25 Sep 02:08Long-term interest rates briefly hit 3.1% as spillover from rising U.S. rates continues, reaching a 30-year high
Yonhap News Agency · South Korea24 Sep 21:43U.S. and Iran seek phased agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
NDTV · India24 Sep 17:34US, Iran Discuss Deal To Reopen Hormuz And Lift Economic Blockade: Report
The Americans know what they need to do but, because of their excessive demands, the chances of diplomacy resolving this are extremely low.
Daily Jang · Pakistan25 Sep 03:09