In the corridors of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the United States and Iran transmit messages through Qatar, and the key to the Strait of Hormuz drives global oil tanker shipping. On September 23, 2026, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Bagai stated that during the 81st United Nations General Assembly general debate held in New York on September 22, 2026, Iran and the US held indirect talks through the mediator Qatar to convey the conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to the US.

The conditions proposed by Iran include the United States permanently ceasing military actions against Iran and its regional allies, lifting the maritime blockade and all sanctions against Iran, returning Iran's frozen assets, and compensating for losses.Editor/Min Jing