Iran’s Araghchi meets Qatari mediators as US calls for nuclear talks

What the report says

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Qatari mediators in New York to discuss a proposal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera’s report published on 29 September 2026. Araghchi said the mediators would carry the ideas to Washington and that he expected a US response soon, while the meeting was described as part of ongoing indirect exchanges involving Qatari and Pakistani channels.

The article said Iran’s plan, presented at the UN General Assembly, links any broader deal to US steps including releasing frozen Iranian funds, lifting sanctions and ending a naval blockade on Iranian ports. A US official told Al Jazeera that the talks remained “positive and constructive,” but said there would be no agreement unless Iran’s nuclear programme is addressed. The official also said President Donald Trump was open to sanctions relief and releasing funds if there was progress on nuclear issues.

The report comes against a backdrop of continuing tension over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies. Al Jazeera said Iranian attacks and a closure of the strait had sharply reduced traffic, while some vessels have used an alternative route under US military supervision. The article also noted Trump’s rejection of Iran’s proposal as “unacceptable” and included Iranian statements warning against foreign pressure.