Negotiators ‘braced for worst’ over US-Iran talks to reopen strait of Hormuz
Summary
Qatar hosted a third day of indirect US-Iran talks in Doha as it sought agreement on releasing more than $6 billion in Iranian assets and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran proposed reopening the strait within two days if the US lifts its blockade on oil ships, eases sanctions and allows the assets to be released, while the talks also face disagreement over Iran’s nuclear program.Key Facts
- Qatar is mediating the talks in Doha.
- The proposal involves releasing more than $6 billion in Iranian assets and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran offered to reopen the strait within two days of US action on the blockade, assets and oil sanctions.
- Araghchi said there were no current plans for direct talks with Washington.
- The talks continued despite unidentified missiles striking a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker near the strait on Friday.
- UAE envoy Anwar Gargash said escalation was not in the interests of Iran or its neighbors and that Gulf states were prepared for a worsening crisis.
- Iranian parliament deputy speaker Ali Nikzad said Iran would not negotiate over its nuclear program.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US was open to a diplomatic solution, while Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei said he had received a letter from Vice-President JD Vance seeking to revive talks.
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