Iran FM Araghchi arrives in New York, Trump to meet Gulf leaders

Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, arrived in New York on Monday, as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to meet with Gulf leaders and potentially engage with Iran's president during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Araghchi traveled to New York from Doha, where he held consultations with Qatari officials regarding regional developments before proceeding to the United States.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is also set to attend the UN assembly in New York, with a potential meeting scheduled with Trump, who has expressed openness to the idea. The diplomatic activity unfolds amid a protracted conflict between Washington and Tehran, as mediators attempt to revive negotiations. Iran has outlined its conditions for resuming talks with the United States through Qatar, which include ending the war, releasing frozen Iranian funds, and halting the naval blockade.

Additional demands reportedly include guarantees against further sanctions and arrangements concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump has indicated that he is open to meeting Pezeshkian during the UNGA. While commenting on the possibility, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz stated that Trump is always open to a potential deal. Trump is currently in a decision-making phase regarding his next steps concerning Iran. He has also mentioned his intention to defend the ongoing war against Iran and highlight his role as a peacemaker at the UN when addressing the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and escalating tensions in the Gulf region.