Iranian And Saudi Foreign Ministers Discuss Ceasefire Progress In Phone Call With Trump

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed progress in implementing a ceasefire agreement and the latest diplomatic consultations in a phone conversation on Wednesday, with both sides stressing continued consultations and maintaining diplomatic channels.

“Iran's UN ambassador cites good progress in peace talks, but denies US commodity purchase claims By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, June 23 (Reuters) - Iran's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva on Tuesday reported good progress in peace talks between the United States and Iran, but denied U”

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The IRNA report says the call reflects continued engagement between Tehran and Riyadh, which restored diplomatic ties in 2023 and have maintained regular consultations throughout the conflict.

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In parallel, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported that US President Donald Trump told reporters that negotiations with Iran are advancing rapidly, asserting, that "Iran is making a lot of concessions and we are winning by a large margin."

The same Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty account also said Trump warned, "They are agreeing to everything I want, and they have to; otherwise we will come back and do whatever is necessary," as he described US oversight demands.

Al-Monitor reported that Iran’s UN ambassador Ali Bahreini cited "good progress" in peace talks, but denied US claims that Tehran would use assets unfrozen as part of a deal to buy U.S. commodities.

Bahreini told reporters in Geneva, "Iran is the only country to decide what to do with its assets, which are going to be defrozen," rejecting any claim that another country would influence decisions or processes.

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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty said Trump claimed major progress in talks with Tehran while reviving grievances against European allies, and it quoted Trump warning that any attempts by Iran to introduce fees or tolls for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz would be unacceptable.

The Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty report also said Trump insisted Tehran has capitulated to oversight, including joint US and International Nuclear Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections, while Iranian officials denied US immediate access to their damaged nuclear sites.

The Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty report said shipping in the Strait of Hormuz was increasing, with one maritime monitor tracking a 48 percent increase day-on-day on June 24 and the International Maritime Organization saying an operation to evacuate stranded seafarers was underway.

“Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Wednesday discussed progress in implementing the ceasefire agreement and the latest diplomatic consultations”

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It added that an IMO corridor announced on June 23 aimed at evacuating 11,000 seafarers on hundreds of vessels, and it quoted an IMO spokesperson saying, "Ships have already begun to pass under the plan," on June 24.

Al-Monitor said the roadmap toward a permanent agreement was set for within 60 days at talks in the Swiss mountain resort of Buergenstock, after the U.S. waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days from Monday after the first round of talks.

Separately, IRNA said the ministers reviewed the latest regional and international developments and stressed strengthening joint cooperation to support regional stability and advance the negotiation process toward positive and lasting results.