Iran denies dropping preconditions amid ‘very productive’ three-hour UN talks in New York
Iran denied dropping its preconditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz following three-hour talks in New York mediated by Qatar. US President Donald Trump described the negotiations as productive, which caused Brent crude prices to fall below $100 per barrel. Despite the diplomatic engagement, Iran maintains its seven conditions for peace, including the end of the war and the release of frozen assets.
- ▪Iran's foreign ministry confirmed the talks occurred but stated that Tehran's conditions, such as the cessation of US aggressive actions, were merely conveyed rather than dropped.
- ▪The three-hour meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner took place at the UN headquarters in New York.
- ▪Brent crude oil prices dropped below $100 per barrel for the first time in two weeks following President Trump's positive remarks about the negotiations.
- ▪Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened within seven days if its seven preconditions are met, which would likely require US and Gulf states to accept an Iranian-controlled shipping lane.
- ▪The US is under pressure to lower oil prices before the November midterm elections, while Iran faces severe economic strain from sanctions and a naval blockade.
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Tehran set seven preconditions before returning to talks and said the strait of Hormuz could be reopened within seven days if those conditions were met. Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPAView image in fullscreenTehran set seven preconditions before returning to talks and said the strait of Hormuz could be reopened within seven days if those conditions were met. Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPAUS-Israel war on IranIran denies dropping preconditions amid ‘very productive’ three-hour UN talks in New YorkTrump says further talks possible as barrel of Brent crude falls to below $100 for first time in two weeks United Nations general assembly – latest updates Patrick Wintour in New YorkWed 23 Sep 2026 06.41 EDTFirst published on Wed 23 Sep 2026 06.40 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on…
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