Iran says deal up to US as reports signal Trump wants to resume bombing
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that Iran is prepared to reconcile with the United States, emphasizing that the U.S. needs to agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for a deal. His statements came after over three hours of sideline negotiations with U.S. representatives at the United Nations General Assembly. The discussion occurs amid economic concerns in Washington over energy prices linked to the StraitS closure, while Iran seeks relief from U.S. military blockades and airstrikes that have damaged its navy and military capabilities.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi put the onus on the United States to agree to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in comments to reporters Friday, claiming that Iran is ready to make peace with the U.S.
His claims come at the end of the United Nations General Assembly meeting, during which Iranian and U.S. negotiators met for over three hours in sideline talks. Washington has been eyeing relief from high energy prices due to the Strait of Hormuz closure ahead of the midterm elections, and Iran seeks relief from the U.S. military’s port blockade and airstrikes that have damaged much of its navy and war-fighting powers.
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