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US and Iran speak separately with war mediators
The Hindu··29 Sept
U.S. and Iranian officials spoke separately with mediators on Monday to end seven months of war, officials of both countries said. Further talks may focus on an amended seven-day proposal Iran presented last week at the United Nations. President Donald Trump said U.S. officials spoke with mediators without giving details. Iran's plan links Hormuz reopening to ending sanctions and hostilities.
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What It Means For You
- Any reopen of the Strait of Hormuz remains tied to Iran's stated ceasefire conditions.
- Trump said on Saturday he had rejected Iran's proposal while still flagging talks this week.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said Tehran still awaits Washington's definitive position.
What's Happening
- Both sides spoke separately with mediators on Monday, September 28, according to officials.
- Iran's seven-day plan calls for ending hostilities in Iran and Lebanon and unfreezing Iranian assets.
- The war began in late February with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Earlier ceasefire attempts
- The U.S. and Iran twice agreed ceasefires in mediated talks in April and June.
- Those earlier agreements quickly unravelled, according to the reporting.
- Aragchi stayed in New York after the UN General Assembly waiting for a U.S. response.
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