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Did Rubio Order Iranian Delegation to Leave US After Talks Stalled?
- •Indirect negotiations between the US and Iran in New York failed to produce a breakthrough, leading to conflicting accounts regarding the departure of the Iranian delegation.
- •Axios reported that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered Iran’s UN delegation, led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, to leave the US earlier than planned, citing that they had ‘overstayed their welcome’ after the UN General Assembly.
- •Iran disputes the US account, stating their delegation left New York according to a pre-communicated schedule and accused the State Department of propagating ‘baseless and worthless news’.
- •The latest negotiations involved US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with Qatari officials mediating messages between Araghchi and US officials.
- •Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restarting nuclear talks if the US lifted its naval blockade, removed oil sanctions, and reinstated a ceasefire, a proposal rejected by Trump, who later indicated openness to more discussions.
Key Questions Answered
According to Axios, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly ordered Iran's UN delegation to leave New York immediately after indirect talks stalled. However, the Iranian UN delegation disputed this account, stating they left according to a schedule communicated in advance on September 17.
Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restarting broader nuclear negotiations within seven days, contingent upon Washington lifting its naval blockade, removing oil sanctions, and reinstating a regional ceasefire. President Donald Trump ultimately rejected this proposal.
President Trump stated that he expected more discussions with Iran, noting that while they want to make a deal, it is not the specific agreement he wants to make. He also warned Tehran that they could either make a deal to end the conflict or face annihilation.
