Iran says in 'intensive' negotiations with US to avert war
TEHRAN — Iran on Monday said "intensive" exchanges were underway with Washington and offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions, as efforts escalated to avert a return to war. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said indirect talks were taking place via mediators. China also urged a return to negotiations, while Iran's security chief discussed the conflict with Russian President…
Tehran, Iran — In a bid to avert a return to war, Iran announced on Monday that intense negotiations were underway with the United States, offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed that indirect talks were being conducted via mediators, with China urging a return to discussions.
The security chief of Iran engaged in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the conflict. Oil prices, which had surged due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, experienced a drop of over six percent on Monday, reflecting optimism about the ongoing eight-month-old conflict. Araghchi, in a video interview with the official IRNA news agency, stated that consultations and deliberations were highly intensive.
Qatar and Pakistan were actively mediating in these negotiations. U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden Jr. reportedly sent a letter to Iranian national security chief Mohsen Rezaei about potential new talks, marking a high-level move following months of inactivity. This diplomatic push is taking place ahead of crucial discussions.
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