Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed ongoing contact with mediators to advance a seven-day operational plan for the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions remain centered on practical ideas to secure the shipping passage despite the wider conflict. Concurrently, President Donald Trump clarified that recent U.S. outreach handled by Vice President JD Vance was solely regarding Iranian requests for medical supplies.
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Active discussions between Iran and mediators remain concentrated on implementing a tempo…: Active discussions between Iran and mediators remain concentrated on implementing a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States maintains that recent bilateral contacts were strictly limited to Iran'…: The United States maintains that recent bilateral contacts were strictly limited to Iran's request for medical supply assistance.
Broad diplomatic peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran are currently not takin…: Broad diplomatic peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran are currently not taking place despite the ongoing maritime planning.
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Iran war live: Tehran presses 7-day Hormuz plan; Trump denies peace talks
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is in ‘close contact’ with mediators on ideas to implement its seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Published On 29 Oct 2026
- Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran remains “in close and ongoing contact” with mediators on ideas to implement its seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- US President Donald Trump denies media reports that said he directed Vice President JD Vance to begin peace talks with Iran, saying the contact was about Tehran’s need for “help with medical supplies”.
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