The proposal, which was delivered via Qatar, builds upon the Islamabad framework and seeks to accelerate the timetable for nuclear talks. While Baghaei denied that diplomats had been expelled from the United States, he noted that one Iranian official left New York under pressure despite intending to stay longer. The current negotiations seek to establish a final roadmap for diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iran Rejects US Nuclear Focus for Strait of Hormuz Security
Geopolitics17 days ago
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed Sunday that Tehran has answered a new diplomatic initiative from the US. Iran's reply rejects the American focus on nuclear negotiations, with Baghaei stating that Tehran prioritizes the security and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He added that while the US continues to emphasize nuclear issues, the potential return of International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to Iran was not discussed during the exchange.
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