According to Al Jazeera, the United States and Iran held hours of indirect talks through mediators during the UN General Assembly in New York, with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi meeting with US envoy Witkoff. Iran linked diplomatic progress to the lifting of shipping blockades and the unfreezing of assets. US President Donald Trump stated that US officials held "very successful" talks with the Iranian delegation and believed there was strong momentum for a deal. Qatar and Oman also participated in the mediation efforts.