The diplomatic exchange follows a US proposal delivered through Qatar that utilizes the Islamabad framework to seek an accelerated timeline for nuclear negotiations. Iran has resisted this focus, maintaining that security in the Strait of Hormuz is the priority, and confirmed that the return of International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors was not part of the discussions.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iran Sets War End Conditions in Mediator Response to US
Geopolitics13 days ago
Tehran and Oman have agreed on a system for safe shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz to be reported to international agencies, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Wednesday. Iran will use intermediaries to deliver a formal answer to proposals from Washington, having established firm requirements to stop hostilities on all fronts and restore security to the Persian Gulf region.
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