Amid the war: Iran's foreign minister arrives in New York – what's on the agenda?

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in New York for the UN General Assembly amid the ongoing war between Iran and the US. The Iranian delegation entered the US under movement and shopping restrictions and in a reduced format. Araghchi is expected to hold talks with senior officials and foreign ministers. Trump did not rule out a meeting with Iranian President Pezeshkian, but no meeting has been announced as of now.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in New York ahead of the UN General Assembly, amid the ongoing war between Iran and the US. The Iranian delegation entered the US under movement and shopping restrictions and in a reduced format, following uncertainty over entry permits. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman announced that Araghchi will hold talks with a "large number" of senior officials and foreign ministers. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is also expected to attend the assembly and deliver a speech. Trump said he would "probably be open" to a meeting with Pezeshkian, but no meeting has been announced as of now. Meanwhile, the US continues to apply military and economic pressure: US Central Command announced that 110 vessels were diverted as part of enforcing the blockade on Iran. The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and the strengthening of the Houthis in the Red Sea are causing growing concern. The EU foreign policy chief said the Aspides mission needs more warships. The assembly provides Tehran with an international platform and the West with an opportunity for talks on Hormuz and the security of energy routes.