US and Iran Hold Three-Hour UN Talks on Strait of Hormuz and Nuclear Issues

The United States and Iran held a three-hour meeting at the UN General Assembly, opening a new diplomatic channel amid the ongoing conflict, with Tehran linking the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to conditions including an end to the naval blockade and release of frozen assets. Senior US officials, including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday. President Trump called the talks positive, while Iran reportedly proposed reopening the strategic waterway within a week if Washington reduces military pressure and lifts its blockade. The Strait of Hormuz is critical for global oil shipments, and its disruption has fueled energy market volatility. No ceasefire or comprehensive agreement was announced, as Washington prioritizes preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, while Tehran ties progress to easing military and economic restrictions.