EU Iran Talks
FILE - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi looks on during a meeting with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, at Tahrir Palace in Cairo, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025.
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Iran's top diplomat has held talks with the U.N. nuclear watchdog in Geneva before a second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi in a significant step after Iran suspended cooperation with the agency last year. After U.S. President Donald Trump ordered an additional aircraft carrier to the region, Iran on Monday launched a second recent naval drill. Also, sailors passing through the region received by radio a warning that the northern lane of the Strait of Hormuz, in Iranian territorial waters, likely would see a live-fire drill.
Iran has announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live fire military drills. The rare show of force came as its negotiators held another round of indirect talks with the United States over its disputed nuclear program. It was the first time Iran has announced the closure of the key international waterway since the U.S. began threatening Iran and rushing military assets to the region. Iran's foreign minister expressed optimism about Tuesday's talks. U.S. Vice President JD Vance was more circumspect, saying, “In some ways, it went well,” but noting it was clear that wide gaps remained. The two sides are expected to hold more negotiations in two weeks.
