In the hallway of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Alaguzi walked calmly towards the media. His latest meeting with the Qatari mediator has just ended, and a game of fate surrounding the Strait of Hormuz is waiting for a response from the other side of the ocean.

On September 28, 2026, Iranian Foreign Minister Alaghi stated that Iran has discussed with the Qatari mediator the conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and advancing negotiations, and Qatar will transfer the Iranian proposal to the United States. He said that despite some remarks made by the US President, Iran is waiting for a formal response from the US through mediation. Alaghi emphasized that the conditions proposed by Iran are completely fair and reasonable, and the Supreme Leader emphasized some of these conditions, which must be implemented in order for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen.

Previously, Iran had conveyed its plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to the United States through Qatar, and if the US takes necessary actions, the strait can resume shipping within seven days. The indirect talks between the United States and Iran began on the morning of September 28, 2026. US President Trump had previously rejected the proposal, but it is expected that the two sides will resume negotiations within the next week.Editor/Min Jing