Iran FM calls US outreach a ‘positive step’

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the US effort to open dialogue with Tehran a “positive step”, but said no meeting with US officials is planned at this stage. Iran has reviewed a letter from Vice President JD Vance and set out conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which could pave the way for renewed negotiations. An Iranian delegation travelled to Doha after Qatari mediators visited Tehran, and one of Araghchi’s aides is continuing consultations there. Tehran is also reviewing mediators’ proposals on the nuclear dossier and says any direct or indirect talks depend on its conditions being met.