Reports of Mysterious Explosions in the Strait of Hormuz Amid Diplomatic Meetings in New York

Reports have emerged of explosions heard in the Strait of Hormuz region, near Qeshm Island. Claims have circulated on social media suggesting that the regime ruling Iran fired coastal-to-sea missiles at vessels, but there is currently no official confirmation, and the source of the explosions remains unclear. This incident occurs as Washington has intensified sanctions on Iran's aviation industry. Concurrently, a three-hour marathon meeting took place in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly between Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the regime ruling Iran, and Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with mediation from Qatar and Pakistan. Donald Trump confirmed the meeting, describing it as a very good session, but reiterated an ultimatum: it is a potential for greatness or destruction. Trump emphasized that while talks are ongoing and a settlement is possible, he will not allow the regime ruling Iran to obtain nuclear weapons. Reports indicate that an Iranian compromise proposal has been floated to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, provided that the blockade on Iranian ports is lifted and US military pressure is reduced.