Iran receives US feedback on seven-day trust-building plan
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Iran has received feedback from the United States regarding a seven-day trust-building plan presented by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. The feedback was conveyed through Qatari mediators who have been facilitating communication between Washington and Tehran as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions. The plan proposes mechanisms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring maritime passage, contingent on meeting certain conditions. While the core elements of the proposal align with a June memorandum of understanding that included provisions on Iran's nuclear program, the primary source of contention lies in the sequencing of the implementation steps. Araqchi is set to discuss the US response in Tehran shortly.
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