Iran's Araghchi Meets Qatari Mediators as US Calls for Nuclear Talks

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Saeed Araghchi, met with Qatari mediators in Tehran on September 29, 2026. The meeting followed a US official's statement that any agreement must include resolution of nuclear issues. The US official emphasized that there will be no deal unless nuclear concerns are addressed. Tehran is awaiting a response to the Hormuz plan, a proposal aimed at easing tensions and ensuring the free flow of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Al-Jazeera reported that the US official's remarks were made in the context of ongoing diplomatic efforts. Armenpress noted the meeting between Araghchi and Qatari mediators as a key development in the broader diplomatic landscape. There are no significant divergences between the two sources, though the timing of the US official's statement differs slightly between the outlets.