Iran FM says expects US answer Tuesday on plan to open Hormuz
Summary
Iran says it expects a formal U.S. response on Tuesday to its proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz, with Qatari intermediaries relaying ideas between the two sides. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Qataris hope the matter will be resolved by tomorrow while he is in New York for the UN General Assembly.
Key Points
- Iran expects a formal U.S. answer on Tuesday to its proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
- Qatari intermediaries have presented ideas and will raise the matter again with the American side before conveying Washington’s final response to Tehran.
- Araghchi said the Qataris hope the issue will be resolved by Tuesday, as he attends the UN General Assembly in New York.
