Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Mohammad Reza Araghchi met with Qatari mediators as Tehran awaited a response to its proposal concerning the Strait of Hormuz, while a United States official warned that any agreement would have to address Iran’s nuclear programme.
The Iranian side has presented a plan aimed at easing tensions in the strategically vital Hormuz waterway, a key conduit for global oil shipments. Tehran is now waiting for a reply from the mediators on whether the proposal will be accepted or further discussed.
According to the U.S. official, a deal that does not incorporate nuclear issues would not be considered viable. The statement underscores Washington’s position that progress on broader regional matters cannot be separated from the ongoing concerns over Iran’s nuclear activities.
Iran’s nuclear programme has been the focus of intermittent negotiations with the United States and other parties for years, with indirect talks often facilitated by regional actors such as Qatar. The involvement of Qatari mediators reflects the continued use of diplomatic channels to manage both nuclear and maritime security concerns.
As the Hormuz proposal remains pending, the outcome of the Qatari‑facilitated talks could influence the next steps in the broader diplomatic effort, with both Tehran and Washington signalling the conditions they consider essential for any future agreement.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
