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🚨 JUST IN: Iran Makes Major Announcement as U.S. Talks Resume

Iran has made a significant diplomatic move as tensions with the United States remain high, signaling that a possible path toward negotiations is still open.

In the latest development, Iranian officials have indicated that Tehran is prepared to discuss an end to the ongoing conflict through diplomatic channels. The announcement comes as Iranian and U.S. representatives resumed indirect communications on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

According to Reuters, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi communicated with U.S. representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner through mediators. The contacts represent the first such diplomatic communication between the two sides in months. {"fallbackMarkdown":"(Internazionale)","reference":{"matched_text":"","prefix":null,"start_idx":1069,"end_idx":1089,"safe_urls":["https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/09/23/hope-for-progress-after-us-iran-hold-first-shuttle-talks-in-months","https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/09/23/hope-for-progress-after-us-iran-hold-first-shuttle-talks-in-months?utm_source=chatgpt.com"],"refs":[],"alt":"(Internazionale)","prompt_text":null,"type":"grouped_webpages","fallback_items":null,"items":[{"title":"Hope for progress after US, Iran hold first shuttle talks in months - Internazionale","url":"https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/09/23/hope-for-progress-after-us-iran-hold-first-shuttle-talks-in-months?utm_source=chatgpt.com","attribution":"Internazionale","pub_date":1790121600,"snippet":"","attribution_segments":null,"supporting_websites":[],"refs":[{"turn_index":0,"ref_type":"search","ref_index":10}],"hue":null,"attributions":null}],"error":null,"status":"done","style":null},"showLoginRequiredCard":false}

Iran's Conditions

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Tehran had communicated conditions for negotiations, including an end to the war on all fronts and a halt to what Iranian officials describe as U.S. aggression. {"fallbackMarkdown":"(Internazionale)","reference":{"matched_text":"","prefix":null,"start_idx":1332,"end_idx":1352,"safe_urls":["https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/09/23/hope-for-progress-after-us-iran-hold-first-shuttle-talks-in-months","https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/09/23/hope-for-progress-after-us-iran-hold-first-shuttle-talks-in-months?utm_source=chatgpt.com"],"refs":[],"alt":"(Internazionale)","prompt_text":null,"type":"grouped_webpages","fallback_items":null,"items":[{"title":"Hope for progress after US, Iran hold first shuttle talks in months - Internazionale","url":"https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/09/23/hope-for-progress-after-us-iran-hold-first-shuttle-talks-in-months?utm_source=chatgpt.com","attribution":"Internazionale","pub_date":1790121600,"snippet":"","attribution_segments":null,"supporting_websites":[],"refs":[{"turn_index":0,"ref_type":"search","ref_index":10}],"hue":null,"attributions":null}],"error":null,"status":"done","style":null},"showLoginRequiredCard":false}

The development follows an earlier statement from a senior Iranian official that Iran could reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States reduces military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports. {"fallbackMarkdown":"(Reuters)","reference":{"matched_text":"","prefix":null,"start_idx":1604,"end_idx":1622,"safe_urls":["https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-ready-reopen-strait-hormuz-if-us-eases-military-pressure-lifts-blockade-2026-09-22/","https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-ready-reopen-strait-hormuz-if-us-eases-military-pressure-lifts-blockade-2026-09-22/?utm_source=chatgpt.com"],"refs":[],"alt":"(Reuters)","prompt_text":null,"type":"grouped_webpages","fallback_items":null,"items":[{"title":"Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US eases military pressure and lifts blockade","url":"https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-ready-reopen-strait-hormuz-if-us-eases-military-pressure-lifts-blockade-2026-09-22/?utm_source=chatgpt.com","attribution":"Reuters","pub_date":1790072013,"snippet":"Iran has expressed readiness to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz within a week if the United States reduces military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, according to a senior Iranian official. The statement follows warnings from Iran’s military central command about potential retaliation in response to anticipated U.S. military operations supported by regional allies. The Iranian delegation currently in New York for the United Nations General Assembly has full authority to pursue diplomatic negotiations. President Masoud Pezeshkian is also attending the General Assembly but does not plan to meet U.S. President Donald Trump. Iran’s proposal for ending hostilities was submitted to the U.S. through mediators on September 16. Iranian officials view the UN General Assembly as a valuable opportunity for the U.S. to re-engage in diplomacy, provided Washington demonstrates genuine intent through concrete actions.","thumbnail_url":"https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-1/F24KYPJfhqke_M_WrOMlgeG6PzipjnjfrNSIyFOHZrNNxwDIRob7zu4Wifs46fvludaqSm9dt9P8eeoyVwrx_ZcUpgEEMvD5P8hMlOQ1X7uemeJ_-mAw3PsTr8_QLpbSEtY3mFZ7rlKlf9xnwH9E_Z_ZMagHM1GN78aLYJM9PIyaIazRzyI8GfkckGzMadxTKuSwWrE7jCjuSeuExV75s5OnxbhjCyuWMSCmtmJp1oeSIt7yx0YkdhUnTD0ZM-UgqunqHNbTkhVbNRNH5VJsRQ","attribution_segments":null,"supporting_websites":[],"refs":[{"turn_index":0,"ref_type":"news","ref_index":13}],"hue":null,"attributions":null}],"error":null,"status":"done","style":null},"showLoginRequiredCard":false}

The Strait of Hormuz is critically important to global energy markets, making any change in its status significant beyond the Middle East.

Diplomatic Contacts Take Center Stage

The renewed communication comes after months of escalating tensions and military confrontation.

Reuters reported that the latest discussions were conducted through mediators rather than as a direct face-to-face meeting between the Iranian and American officials. Iranian representatives have indicated that the United Nations General Assembly provides an opportunity to restart diplomacy. {"fallbackMarkdown":"(Internazionale)","reference":{"matched_text":"","prefix":null,"start_idx":2196,"end_idx":2216,"safe_urls":["https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/09/23/hope-for-progress-after-us-iran-hold-first-shuttle-talks-in-months","https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/09/23/hope-for-progress-after-us-iran-hold-first-shuttle-talks-in-months?utm_source=chatgpt.com"],"refs":[],"alt":"(Internazionale)","prompt_text":null,"type":"grouped_webpages","fallback_items":null,"items":[{"title":"Hope for progress after US, Iran hold first shuttle talks in months - Internazionale","url":"https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/09/23/hope-for-progress-after-us-iran-hold-first-shuttle-talks-in-months?utm_source=chatgpt.com","attribution":"Internazionale","pub_date":1790121600,"snippet":"","attribution_segments":null,"supporting_websites":[],"refs":[{"turn_index":0,"ref_type":"search","ref_index":10}],"hue":null,"attributions":null}],"error":null,"status":"done","style":null},"showLoginRequiredCard":false}

U.S. President Donald Trump also said that his representatives had held what he described as a productive meeting with mediators and suggested that there was momentum toward a possible agreement. {"fallbackMarkdown":"(Internazionale)","reference":{"matched_text":"","prefix":null,"start_idx":2414,"end_idx":2434,"safe_urls":["https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/09/23/hope-for-progress-after-us-iran-hold-first-shuttle-talks-in-months","https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/09/23/hope-for-progress-after-us-iran-hold-first-shuttle-talks-in-months?utm_source=chatgpt.com"],"refs":[],"alt":"(Internazionale)","prompt_text":null,"type":"grouped_webpages","fallback_items":null,"items":[{"title":"Hope for progress after US, Iran hold first shuttle talks in months - Internazionale","url":"https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/09/23/hope-for-progress-after-us-iran-hold-first-shuttle-talks-in-months?utm_source=chatgpt.com","attribution":"Internazionale","pub_date":1790121600,"snippet":"","attribution_segments":null,"supporting_websites":[],"refs":[{"turn_index":0,"ref_type":"search","ref_index":10}],"hue":null,"attributions":null}],"error":null,"status":"done","style":null},"showLoginRequiredCard":false}

However, no final peace agreement has been announced. Major disagreements remain between Washington and Tehran, particularly over military operations, sanctions, the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.

Why This Matters

The latest announcement could become an important moment in the conflict because it combines continued military pressure with renewed diplomatic activity.

Iran has maintained that it is willing to negotiate under certain conditions, while the United States continues to pressure Tehran economically and militarily.

The situation remains fluid, and further negotiations could determine whether the latest diplomatic opening develops into a broader agreement or another temporary exchange of proposals.

For now, the confirmed story is not that Iran has suddenly surrendered or that a final peace deal has been reached. Rather, the latest evidence points to renewed diplomatic contacts and an Iranian willingness to discuss conditions for ending the conflict.

As negotiations continue, the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions and the broader military confrontation are likely to remain central issues.