# Iran FM to visit Qatar for UN talks

> Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi heads to Qatar for talks before UN assembly amid Hormuz straits tensions.
- Title: Iran FM to visit Qatar for UN talks · Malay Mail | Shortify
- Summary: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi heads to Qatar for talks before UN assembly amid Hormuz straits tensions.
- Keywords: iran, qatar, un general assembly, strait of hormuz, iranian foreign minister, abbas araghchi, hormuz straits tensions, iranian blockade, news, world, visit, talks
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/09/21/state-media-iran-fm-to-visit-qatar-for-talks-before-un-assembly-as-hormuz-straits-tensions-continue/235932
- Published: 2026-09-21T09:41:06+00:00
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- Topics: iran, qatar, un general assembly, strait of hormuz, iranian foreign minister, abbas araghchi, hormuz straits tensions, iranian blockade, news, world
## Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is visiting Qatar for talks before attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

> state media reported today
## Qatar as key mediator
Qatar serves as a key mediator in the US-Iran conflict amid ongoing tensions.

> a key mediator in the us-iran war
## Hormuz straits blockade
Iran has enforced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in response to US-Israeli attacks.

> tehran blockaded it in response to the us-israeli attacks
## Iran's demands
Iran requires vessels to obtain authorization to pass through the strait and considers service fees.

> tehran requires vessels to obtain its authorisation to pass through the strait
## US response
The US has imposed a blockade of Iranian ports as the conflict remains deadlocked.

> the us has imposed its own blockade of iranian ports
## Timeline of events
Araghchi left Tehran on Sunday evening bound for New York with a brief stop in Doha.

> left tehran on sunday evening bound for new york… and will make a brief stop in doha
## Key takeaway

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is visiting Qatar for consultations before attending the UN General Assembly as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz blockade continue.