Iran receives U.S. response Al Harmi assesses mediation

Sep 29–30

The anchor cites media sources saying Abbas Araghchi received Washington's response to Iran's proposed seven-day confidence-building initiative during talks with Qatari mediators in Doha and briefed Masoud Pezeshkian after returning to Tehran. The report describes continuing disagreement over sequencing and recalls Trump's rejection of the earlier proposal. In the complete telephone interview, Al Sharq editor Jaber Al Harmi argues that diplomacy is the only viable solution. He describes mutual mistrust: Washington wants Hormuz reopened first, while Iran seeks relief from the port blockade and frozen-asset restrictions first. He discusses a Qatari approach involving simultaneous steps and some funds released, alongside coordination with Oman, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. He cites global energy and medical-supply disruption as reasons for urgency. He cautions that seven days would be difficult and could begin confidence building rather than settle every dispute. These terms, estimates and judgments remain attributed; the interview establishes no accepted deal or reopening.

Oman TV cites media sources saying Abbas Araghchi received Washington's response in Doha and conveyed it to Masoud Pezeshkian on returning to Tehran. Disagreement remains over which confidence-building steps come first. Al Sharq editor Jaber Al Harmi describes the U.S. demand for reopening Hormuz before relief and Iran's demand for port-blockade and frozen-asset relief first, discussing Qatari proposals for simultaneous steps and regional mediation. He advocates diplomacy but cautions that seven days would be difficult and only begin confidence building. No accepted agreement or reopened strait is established. DD India's September 30 package likewise reports receipt of Washington's response, while saying the foreign minister presented the proposal to Pezeshkian. It says reports suggest broad agreement on steps but continued disagreement over their order, retaining uncertainty in its closing. This compatible update supplies no accepted terms or implemented ceasefire.