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US Responds to Iran's Trust-Building Proposal; Order of Steps Remains Key Hurdle
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CNBC TV18•30-09-2026, 14:47
US Responds to Iran's Trust-Building Proposal; Order of Steps Remains Key Hurdle
- •The US has responded to Iran's seven-day trust-building proposal aimed at easing the West Asia war, with the main disagreement being the order of implementation for proposed measures.
- •Qatari mediators conveyed Washington's response to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who will discuss it in Tehran.
- •Iran's proposal, presented last week, suggested reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring maritime traffic under certain conditions, but President Donald Trump initially rejected it.
- •The proposal outlines confidence-building measures that could lead to an expanded version of a June memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, including steps related to Iran's nuclear program.
- •The diplomatic push comes amidst continued US pressure on Tehran, including fresh sanctions against individuals and entities accused of helping Iran procure weapons and components.
Key Questions Answered
The core disagreement is not over what measures should be part of the plan, but over the order of steps and which commitments should be carried out first.
The US Treasury announced fresh sanctions against 13 individuals and entities in Iran, Russia, China, Hong Kong, and Pakistan for helping Tehran procure weapons and components.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened and normal maritime traffic restored if the necessary conditions outlined in their proposal were met.
