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Rubio Orders Iranian Delegation Out After Talks Stall
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CNBC TV18•01-10-2026, 08:15
Rubio Orders Iranian Delegation Out After Talks Stall
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly ordered Iran's UN delegation to leave the US after indirect negotiations reached an impasse, according to Axios.
- •The Iranian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, was already expected to depart New York soon after the UN General Assembly.
- •Indirect talks between US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and Araghchi, facilitated by Qatari mediators, revived communication to end the West Asia war.
- •The US has responded to Iran's proposal for a seven-day trust-building process, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring maritime traffic.
- •The main sticking point in the ongoing negotiations through mediators is the order of implementation for proposed measures, not the measures themselves. Simultaneously, the US imposed new sanctions on 13 individuals and entities for aiding Iran's weapons procurement.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered Iran's delegation to leave after indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran reached an impasse.
Iran proposed a seven-day framework stating that the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened and normal maritime traffic restored if certain conditions are met, building on a June memorandum of understanding.
The US announced fresh sanctions against 13 individuals and entities located in Iran, Russia, China, Hong Kong, and Pakistan, accusing them of helping Tehran procure weapons and related components.
