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US and Iran separately speak with mediators about a revised Hormuz plan

US and Iranian representatives held separate talks with mediators on 28 September. The focus is a revised version of Iran's seven-day plan for the Strait of Hormuz and an end to the fighting.

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AI-generated symbolic image: separate rooms for indirect US-Iran talks in the Gulf
AI-generated symbolic image: separate rooms for indirect US-Iran talks in the Gulf

Both parties to the conflict are presented separately, followed by a factual neutral assessment.

U.S. account

President Donald Trump confirmed that US representatives had spoken with mediators. According to AP, US officials want progress on Iran's nuclear programme and access for inspectors before any agreement.

Iranian account

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran had presented a diplomatic solution and conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and was awaiting a formal US response. They include ending the fighting, lifting the port blockade and oil sanctions, and releasing frozen funds.

Neutral editorial assessment

Reuters documents separate contacts by both sides with mediators; AP confirms continuing indirect negotiations and major differences. No direct meeting, agreement or reopening of the Strait of Hormuz was reported.

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