Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi received feedback from the United States on a proposed seven-day plan aimed at building trust between Washington and Tehran, officials said. The exchange took place on September 29 in Doha, with Qatari mediators facilitating communication between the two sides.

The initiative, originally presented by Iran the previous week, outlined a sequence of measures intended to ease tensions and restore normal maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Iranian plan, the strait could be reopened and security assured within a week, provided certain conditions were met. However, the timing and order of the steps required—referred to as “sequencing”—remain a key point of disagreement between the parties.

President Donald Trump reportedly rejected Iran’s initial proposal, prompting Qatar to intensify its mediating role to help bridge the gap. Qatari officials conveyed the U.S. response to Araqchi and his delegation during their transit back from Washington on September 28. Araqchi was expected to discuss the U.S. feedback in Tehran on September 30.

The discussions reference an existing framework established in June, when Iran and the United States agreed to a memorandum of understanding that briefly eased hostilities. That June agreement included provisions concerning Iran’s nuclear program and arrangements to maintain safe passage through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. While both sides appear to agree on the components of the revised plan, disagreements persist over the sequence in which steps should be implemented.

Qatar has continued its shuttle diplomacy in an effort to foster dialogue, seeking a resolution that would deescalate the conflict and ensure maritime security in the Gulf region. The talks underscore ongoing challenges in U.S.-Iran relations amid broader regional and nuclear tensions.