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Iran submits conditions for reopening of Hormuz to U.S. representative, state media says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrives for the 81st United Nations General Assembly
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrives for the 81st United Nations General Assembly — Araqchi Telegram Channel

DUBAI, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in a meeting during which Iran's conditions to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz were conveyed to the US, according to Iran's state media.

Conditions for reopening the strait include immediate lifting of the naval blockade, immediate release of frozen Iranian assets and end of war across all 'resistance' fronts, state media added.

(Reporting by Elwely Elwelly, Yomna Ehab, Menna Alaa El Din and Yasmine Ghania; Editing by Nick Zieminski)

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