BlockBeats cited AXIOS reports that after U.S.–Iran talks stalled, Rubio asked Iran’s delegation to the United Nations to leave the United States. The delegation, including Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, subsequently flew to Doha.
PANews, citing sources, reported that U.S. and Iranian negotiators discussed a phased end to the conflict, potentially involving the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz; the number of bulk commodity vessels passing through the strait on Wednesday was 10 vessels.