U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed a willingness to reopen diplomatic dialogue with Iran in light of the UN General Assembly.
In an interview with NBC on September 22, Rubio stated, "The United States is open to dialogue with Iran." He added, "While there is no set schedule at this time, we are prepared to engage in negotiations if we are confident that diplomatic contacts can lead to substantial and fruitful outcomes and achieve our core objectives."
The key precondition set by the U.S. for any talks is Iran's clear commitment to denuclearization.
Rubio reiterated that the ultimate goal of negotiations is to ensure that Iran does not possess nuclear weapons, emphasizing that a diplomatic compromise is only possible if Iran abandons its nuclear development.
His comments came shortly after Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within a week as a condition for reducing U.S. military pressure, signaling its intent to explore diplomatic avenues during the UN General Assembly.
As world leaders gather for the high-level segment of the UN General Assembly in New York, there is growing interest in whether practical diplomatic contacts, possibly mediated by a third country, will take place between the two nations.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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