US and Iran hold talks in New York on phased end to war

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US and Iranian representatives are holding talks in New York on a potential phased agreement to end the war, according to Reuters sources. The discussions focus on restoring shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the US economic blockade. Iran demands an end to the economic blockade and access to frozen assets, while the US insists on free navigation through the strait. The sides disagree on the sequence of concessions, with Iran unwilling to relinquish control over the waterway. The negotiations are taking place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session, with Qatar, Pakistan, and other countries playing mediating roles.


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