Iran has received an official response from the United States to its proposal for ending the war, but Tehran has not disclosed whether Washington accepted or rejected the offer. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented the response to President Masoud Pezeshkian during a Cabinet meeting, according to government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani, who spoke to the state news agency IRNA.
Pezeshkian said Iran would make every effort to help an agreement succeed while firmly defending the rights of the Iranian people. He said any deal should be based on a “win-win” strategy that benefits both sides.
What happened during the New York talks
Araghchi travelled to New York last week to attend the United Nations General Assembly. During the visit, Iranian officials held indirect discussions with US representatives. They also met mediators from Qatar and Pakistan.
At the Cabinet meeting, Araghchi briefed the government on the New York visit and the discussions held there. He also explained Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which had been conveyed to the United States through mediators.
Iran's conditions for reopening Hormuz
Araghchi had indicated last week that Tehran could reopen the strait within a week if the United States met 3 conditions:
- Remove the blockade of Iranian ports.
- Release Iran's frozen assets.
- Ease restrictions on Iranian oil sales.
US President Donald Trump publicly rejected the proposal. He said Iran was seeking an agreement because it was suffering heavy losses in the war and described the offer as unacceptable.
Despite that rejection, officials said mediators were continuing efforts to reach an agreement between Washington and Tehran. The latest Iranian announcement therefore leaves the central question unresolved: whether the US response opens a path to negotiations or rejects Iran's conditions.
Economic pressure grows in Iran
The conflict has also increased pressure on Iran's economy. The value of the Iranian rial fell again on Tuesday, with one US dollar reaching the level of 2522 lakh in Tehran. The report said the currency had weakened by more than lakh rials in only a few weeks.
Earlier, on 2 September, the dollar had reached about 22 lakh against the rial. The latest fall has added to the economic strain surrounding the negotiations.
Trump said on Tuesday that Iran's situation was becoming very bad. He also said the war could end soon.
Conclusion
Iran has received the US response, but its contents and the next formal decision remain undisclosed. The diplomatic effort continues through mediators while Hormuz conditions and Iran's worsening currency situation remain central to the standoff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What response did Iran receive from the United States?
Iran said it received an official US response to its proposal for ending the war. Tehran has not disclosed whether the proposal was accepted or rejected.
Q. Who presented the US response to Iran's leadership?
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented the response to President Masoud Pezeshkian during a Cabinet meeting.
Q. What were Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran linked reopening the strait to removing the blockade of its ports, releasing frozen assets and easing restrictions on Iranian oil sales.
Q. Where did indirect US-Iran discussions take place?
Iranian officials held indirect discussions with US representatives during Araghchi's visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.
Q. Which countries were involved as mediators?
Officials held meetings with mediators from Qatar and Pakistan.
Q. What did Donald Trump say about Iran's proposal?
Trump publicly rejected the proposal, saying it was unacceptable and that Iran was seeking an agreement because it was suffering heavy losses in the war.
Q. How has the Iranian rial performed?
The rial fell again on Tuesday, with one US dollar reaching the level of 2522 lakh in Tehran. Earlier, on 2 September, the dollar had reached about 22 lakh against the rial.
