Iran and US held direct UN talks, with Islamic Republic's terms to reopen Hormuz hardening

Iran and US held direct UN talks, with Islamic Republic's terms to reopen Hormuz hardening Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 09/22/2026 - 21:13 Iran wants ceasefire tied to lifting blockade of Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen and immediate release of $24bn frozen funds, official says Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters on 22 September 2026, in New York City ( Alexi J Rosenfeld/Getty Images/AFP) Off Iranian Foreign Minister Ab