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Iran Sets Terms for Hormuz Reopening in New York Talks

By Geopolitics Desk · · Updated 2026-09-23 18:32 UTC
A narrow water channel between steep cliffs with cargo ships passing through

Iran demands lifting U.S. blockade and asset release to reopen Hormuz after three hours of UN talks mediated by Qatar.

  • Iranian officials specified that lifting the U.S. naval blockade, releasing frozen assets, and ending regional conflicts are prerequisites for reopening the strait, according to bastillepost.com. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff described the three-hour talks as lengthy and expressed hope for constructive progress.

    Source: bastillepost.com
  • New details from newscord.org reveal a seven-day timeline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its naval blockade. Iranian state media asserts that Tehran insisted on the direct meeting between Foreign Minister Araghchi and US envoy Witkoff, while Qatar and Pakistan are actively coordinating to reduce regional tensions.

    Source: newscord.org
  • Iranian officials presented specific demands to US envoys in New York, seeking the end of naval blockades and asset releases.

    Source: plataformamedia.com
Based on reporting by plataformamedia.com, newscord.org and bastillepost.com, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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