US and Iran conducted mediated indirect talks on the UNGA sidelines, discussing conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and potential settlement of hostilities.
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said mediators shuttled between the American and Iranian delegations throughout Tuesday, completing a round of discussions that he described as constructive. President Donald Trump later said Witkoff and Jared Kushner held a three‑hour meeting with Iranian officials, calling it "very productive," but clarified that he himself did not attend.
Iranian state media confirmed a meeting between Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Witkoff, noting that Iran’s conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz include lifting the U.S. naval blockade, releasing frozen Iranian assets and ending the war on Tehran’s "resistance" fronts. An Iranian security source told Al Jazeera there could be room for further diplomatic engagement if Washington meets those conditions, and a senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran could reopen Hormuz within seven days if the U.S. eases military pressure.
Regional actors such as Qatar and Oman have been involved in parallel diplomatic efforts, with Qatar’s prime minister meeting Araghchi and discussing a proposed security framework that Tehran is reviewing. The available reporting does not confirm whether the stated conditions will be satisfied or if a formal agreement will be reached.