Iran's IRGC claims it intercepted, shot down three US drones near the Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC said two US MQM-170 reconnaissance drones were brought down south of Qeshm Island, taking the total number of captured drones of this type to four.
Tehran has declared that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resumption of talks with the United States are contingent upon Washington accepting Iran's seven-point proposal, which has been streamlined and could be implemented within two days, according to IRNA news agency. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed ongoing intensive consultations through Qatari and Pakistani channels.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei emphasized that the proposal forms the basis of diplomacy with America and accused the US of attempting to sabotage diplomatic efforts. Baghaei stated that "the ball is now in Washington's court" and urged the US administration to decide on the proposal. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi recently visited Doha to facilitate communications.
This follows meetings in Doha on Saturday and Sunday, as well as previous Qatari-Iranian talks in Tehran, all aimed at reaching an understanding on the Iranian proposal. Speculation is growing about the potential for renewed military conflict following the US midterm elections on November 3, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pressuring US President Donald Trump to resume strikes on Iran immediately after the elections.
Trump responded by saying negotiations with Tehran are progressing well but has not ruled out military action.
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