Despite rejecting Tehran’s invitation for a ceasefire, US President Donald Trump stated on September 27 that he anticipates discussions with Iran to restart in the upcoming week. Iranian representatives submitted a proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz shipping waterway to the UN General Assembly in New York. Trump told the news outlet Axios that he expects talks to resume, but he rejected the plan and has considered resuming full-scale airstrikes on Iranian targets.
Axios claimed that indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran might begin as early as Monday, citing people familiar with the situation. While violence rages in Yemen, the Gulf front of the Middle East war is at a standstill as Iran continues to insist on its demands for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran was ready for the conflict to resume, according to Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Dr. Anwar Gargash of the United Arab Emirates stated that the current state of no war, no peace is unsustainable and that diplomacy is now necessary to find a long-term political settlement in the area. For now, we’re finishing off this live blog. To keep up with this evolving story, visit Khaleej Times on Monday.
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