On September 28, Qatari mediators are expected to have separate discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in New York, as well as with US representatives, on Monday or Tuesday. This comes as part of renewed efforts to end the ongoing conflict.
These discussions will largely focus on an updated version of a seven-day plan that Iran proposed last week during the United Nations General Assembly, according to an insider who requested to remain anonymous.
Araqchi is still in New York following his participation in the General Assembly. It remains uncertain who will represent the US in these negotiations.
Iran's semi-official news agency, ISNA, later confirmed that Araqchi will meet the mediators on Monday morning, New York time.
ISNA reported that the two parties will "discuss the latest proposals and perspectives regarding the current situation."
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated later on Monday that Araqchi's visit to New York has not been extended, and the foreign minister will return to Tehran as originally planned.
Baghaei did not provide any comments regarding the discussions with the mediators.
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Iran's seven-day plan proposes an end to hostilities in both Iran and Lebanon, the unfreezing of billions of dollars in Iranian assets, the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil, and the removal of the US blockade on Iranian ports.
In exchange, Tehran would agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and both sides would also return to discussions on Iran's nuclear program.
US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that he rejected Iran's proposal, claiming that Tehran is looking for a quick agreement due to the severe economic pressures it faces.
However, Trump mentioned to Axios on Sunday that he expects US negotiators to continue talks this week.
Araqchi stated on Sunday that mediators have not formally communicated a US rejection to Tehran, and that Iran is waiting for Washington's final stance before determining its next actions.
He noted, "Our conditions are clear, and any movement toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz is dependent on these conditions being fulfilled," adding that only a negotiated outcome can resolve the deadlock.