Expectations for the U.S. and Iran to Hold Qatari-Mediated Talks in New York

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Reuters reported that a knowledgeable official said that Qatari mediators are expected to hold separate talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in New York and with the American side today, Monday, or tomorrow, Tuesday.

The official, who requested anonymity, expected that the talks would focus on a modified version of the seven-day proposal that Iran presented on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meetings.

Araqchi is still in New York after attending the General Assembly sessions. It is still unclear who will represent the American side in the talks with the mediators.

Iran's plan, which spans seven days, includes ending all combat operations in Iran and Lebanon, unfreezing Iranian assets worth billions of dollars, ending sanctions on Iranian oil, and lifting the American blockade on Iranian ports.

Tehran will then allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and both sides will also resume talks regarding the Iranian nuclear program.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he rejected Iran's proposal, indicating that Tehran wants to reach a quick agreement due to the severe economic pressures it is facing.

However, he also told Axios yesterday that he expects U.S. negotiators to hold further talks this week.

Iraqchi stated yesterday that the mediators have not officially conveyed the U.S. rejection to Tehran, and Iran is waiting for Washington's final position before making a decision on its next steps.

He added, "Our conditions are clear, and any step towards reopening the Strait of Hormuz is contingent upon meeting these conditions," indicating that a negotiated solution is the only way out of this impasse.

The official Iranian news agency "IRNA" had confirmed earlier on Monday that no new talks are scheduled between Iran and the United States.

"IRNA" quoted a source close to the Iranian delegation present in New York for the United Nations General Assembly stating that this delegation "does not intend to negotiate with the United States."

"IRNA" reported that "Iran's views and positions were conveyed clearly and explicitly to the American side last Tuesday through a Qatari mediator," noting that the Iranian delegation will return to Tehran on Tuesday.