Iranian aviation authorities are currently in negotiations with Oman and Iraq regarding carrier operations, occurring seven months after the start of the conflict. Concurrently, U.S. official Scott Bessent has reportedly focused on these same carriers, though the specific nature and outcome of his actions remain unverified.

The United States and Iran reportedly held talks on the first day of the United Nations General Assembly, a development that followed President Trump’s opening address containing rhetoric describing the potential "annihilation" of Iran.

Sheikh Tamim has attributed the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran to years of stalled diplomatic efforts. This characterization remains an unverified political assertion rather than a confirmed causal fact.

Kazem Jalali suggested that US leadership statements aim to influence energy prices, though he did not provide specific evidence or context for this characterization.