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 that while there is no confirmed schedule for talks, he is prepared to engage in negotiations if there is confidence that diplomatic contacts can lead to substantial and fruitful outcomes, achieving key objectives.
The primary precondition set by the U.S. for these discussions 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, suggesting this as a condition for reducing U.S. military pressure, indicating a willingness to explore diplomatic avenues through 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, could take place between the two nations.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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