Iran’s Araghchi says if US wants deal or peace, Tehran has offered solution
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that Tehran discussed proposals with Qatari mediators that are to be put to the United States (US), IRNA reported. He added that the US response will be conveyed to Iran through the Qatari mediators.
Araghchi stated that the conditions stressed by Iran's Supreme Leader must be implemented for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen, adding that if the US wants an agreement or a peaceful solution, Iran has already presented one.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump denied an Axios report that he provided Iran sanctions relief and released frozen Iranian funds in return for concrete Iranian steps on the nuclear program.
Key quotes
Tehran discussed proposals with Qatari mediators to present to US.
US response to be relayed to Tehran through Qatari mediators.
Conditions set by supreme leader must be met for Strait of Hormuz to reopen.
If US wants deal or peace, Iran has offered solution.
Hopes US final answer through Qatari mediators by Tuesday, IRNA reports.
Tehran held talks with Qatari mediators on ways to meet Iran's demands.
Qatari mediators to present ideas to US side.
Qatari and Pakistani mediation channels intensify after Iran unveils plan.
Market reaction
At the time of writing, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is up 0.43% on the day at $91.75.
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The weekly Oil inventory reports published by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Energy Information Agency (EIA) impact the price of WTI Oil. Changes in inventories reflect fluctuating supply and demand. If the data shows a drop in inventories it can indicate increased demand, pushing up Oil price. Higher inventories can reflect increased supply, pushing down prices. API’s report is published every Tuesday and EIA’s the day after. Their results are usually similar, falling within 1% of each other 75% of the time. The EIA data is considered more reliable, since it is a government agency.
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