The Iranian government has communicated its conditions for resuming ceasefire negotiations to the United States through a mediator, Qatar, according to a report by Al Jazeera on September 19.
Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), revealed in an interview with Al Jazeera that the ceasefire conditions include an end to hostilities on all fronts, the release of frozen Iranian funds, and the lifting of maritime blockades. He stated that these conditions were conveyed to the U.S. after discussions with Qatar and that they are awaiting a response from President Donald Trump.
Rezaei also emphasized Iran's desire to end the conflict involving the Houthi rebels in Yemen, which Iran supports, and Saudi Arabia. He noted that the Houthis are also interested in negotiations with Saudi Arabia.
This statement comes as Iranian President Mahmoud Pezeshkian is set to travel to the U.S. next week to deliver a speech at the UN headquarters in New York on September 23. According to NBC News, a decision has recently been made to issue visas for Pezeshkian and other members of the Iranian delegation, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. A U.S. government spokesperson stated, "As the host country of the UN General Assembly, the Iranian regime's key representatives will be able to participate in the assembly. However, the delegation will face travel restrictions and will not be allowed to purchase luxury goods." The U.S. has previously imposed travel restrictions on Iranian delegations visiting the country, with bans on visiting luxury stores implemented since last year.
The upcoming UN General Assembly is expected to attract leaders from conflict regions worldwide. In addition to President Pezeshkian, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is currently at war with Russia, are expected to attend. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is also anticipated to meet with his U.S. counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan arrived in the U.S. on September 19 and will engage in diplomatic efforts during the UN General Assembly while also involved in the conflict with the Houthis.
President Donald Trump's actions are also under scrutiny. On September 16, Axios reported, citing internal sources, that Trump plans to meet with Gulf leaders during the UN General Assembly to discuss the conflict with Iran. The report suggested that this meeting would focus on strategies regarding Iran that are expected to be finalized after the midterm elections. It noted that during last year's UN General Assembly, Trump met with leaders from Arab and Muslim countries to propose a peace plan for Gaza, which was publicly announced a week later. Trump's speech at the UN General Assembly is scheduled for September 22.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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