US and Iran Spar Over Revised Ceasefire Framework Amid Record Oil Exports
US and Iranian officials have held separate indirect talks with mediators in an attempt to end seven months of conflict. The negotiations, which took place on Monday, were brokered by Qatar and revolved around a revised ceasefire framework proposed by Iran.
Tehran's proposal, presented last week at the UN General Assembly, calls for a four- to five-day US timeline to release frozen Iranian funds, lift sanctions on Iranian oil, and end the naval blockade of Iranian ports. Nuclear talks would begin within seven days, with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz tied to these steps.
However, President Donald Trump rejected this plan as 'unacceptable', stating that Iran is seeking a swift deal due to economic pressure. US officials reportedly spoke separately with mediators but provided no further details.