Trump-Iran Talks Put Strait of Hormuz Access On Table In Exchange For US Blockade Relief: Report
U.S. and Iranian negotiators in New York are discussing a phased path out of the war that could see Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for Washington lifting its blockade on Iranian ports. citing Iranian and Western diplomatic sources and regional officials. New Developments in US-Iran War Neither side wants to be seen as surrendering its leverage first, and that has become a major hurdle in the discussions, However, behind Tehran’s stand is a recognition that a prolonged war has economic consequences. A senior Iranian official noted that a reasonable way to end the stalemate would be a gradual arrangement, with Iran permitting transit via Hormuz, while the U.S. agrees to remove its economic blockade. In addition, Iran potentially gets access to assets that have been frozen, the report added. However, this arrangement would involve President Donald Trump accepting a tentative remedy after a temporary peace deal fell through two months ago. A key obstacle the negotiators are facing is forming a deal that is acceptable to both side
S. and Iranian negotiators in New York are discussing a phased path out of the war that could see Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for Washington lifting its blockade on Iranian ports. citing Iranian and Western diplomatic sources and regional officials. New Developments in US-Iran War Neither side wants to be seen as surrendering its leverage first, and that has become a major hurdle in the discussions, However, behind Tehran’s stand is a recognition that a prolonged war has economic consequences.
S. agrees to remove its economic blockade. In addition, Iran potentially gets access to assets that have been frozen, the report added. However, this arrangement would involve President Donald Trump accepting a tentative remedy after a temporary peace deal fell through two months ago.
A key obstacle the negotiators are facing is forming a deal that is acceptable to both sides. S. The White House did not immediately respond to ’s request for comment. S.
before the November midterms. Speaking on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Pezeshkian urged Washington to return to the June memorandum of understanding that had established a framework for a temporary ceasefire before collapsing. Meanwhile, Trump said in his UN address that his administration could reach a peace agreement with Iran after the midterms. Earlier this week, Trump warned that he could “annihilate” Iran if Tehran fails to reach a deal to end the conflict.
However, both sides continue to spar amid the potential negotiations. S. S. to “1970s rates,” along with high gas prices and diesel shortages.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended Trump’s aviation restrictions on Iran, saying more than 80% of the country’s external flights had likely been shut down. S. and Iran reach an agreement over traffic in the Strait of Hormuz by Sept. 30, up 5 percentage points in a week.
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