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US-Iran Talks Seek Hormuz Reopening as Qatar Mediates

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 2:41 AM UTC · How we work

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US & Iran Negotiate

The United States and Iran are negotiating a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar is mediating the talks at the UN General Assembly in New York.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi demands blockade lift, frozen-asset release and end to fighting.
Iran will reopen the strait within seven days if the United States lifts its blockade.
Brent crude fell over 2% to about $98 per barrel after the proposal was reported.

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Bahrain Demands Hormuz Reopen

Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani presented a United Nations (UN) statement from 80 nations demanding Hormuz reopening.
The statement condemned Iran and Houthi attacks as threats to international security and navigation.
Countries reaffirmed support for UN Security Council Resolution 2817, adopted March 11 with 13 votes, China and Russia abstaining.
International Maritime Organization (IMO) logged 84 incidents in the Strait since the February 28 conflict, killing 23 seafarers.

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US & Iran Negotiate

The United States and Iran are negotiating a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar is mediating the talks at the UN General Assembly in New York.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi demands blockade lift, frozen-asset release and end to fighting.
Iran will reopen the strait within seven days if the United States lifts its blockade.
Brent crude fell over 2% to about $98 per barrel after the proposal was reported.

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