Hope for progress after US, Iran hold first shuttle talks in months
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner communicated through mediators on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
US and Iranian officials engaged in first shuttle talks in months amid hopes for Middle East peace. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held mediated discussions at the UN General Assembly in New York. Neither side disclosed changes in their positions. US President Donald Trump expressed optimism, saying the talks showed momentum for a deal.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian was also set to address the assembly. Iran had set conditions for talks, including an end to the war and cessation of US aggression. Oil prices dipped near two-week lows following Houthi attacks in Yemen, which threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The interim agreement reached in June unraveled due to disputes over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas passage.
Despite the crisis, some Gulf oil exports have recovered, with Saudi Arabia shipping 60 million barrels to be delivered beyond the strait. However, disruptions persist, impacting global energy markets and US politicians ahead of elections.
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