Iran Offers Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran has proposed a seven-day roadmap that could see the strategically important Strait of Hormuz reopened and nuclear negotiations with the United States resumed, provided Washington accepts Tehran’s conditions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the proposal would begin once the United States agrees to the terms. Under the plan, normal maritime passage through the strait could be restored within seven days, followed by the resumption of talks on a broader nuclear agreement.
The conditions reportedly include lifting the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, easing restrictions on Iranian oil sales and maintaining a ceasefire that includes Lebanon. Tehran has communicated the proposal through intermediaries, including Qatar.
The Strait of Hormuz has become a major point of leverage in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The waterway is a critical route for global energy shipments, making its continued disruption a concern for Gulf states and international markets.
Qatar has also continued diplomatic efforts. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York, where they discussed regional developments and efforts to reduce tensions and create conditions for dialogue.
The latest proposal follows the collapse of an earlier temporary understanding between Iran and the United States. Both sides remain publicly divided over the terms of any new agreement, while regional countries have pushed for de-escalation and the restoration of freedom of navigation.
For now, the focus is on Washington's response and whether the proposed roadmap can lead to renewed negotiations.
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