Iran Proposes Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, US Engages in Mediated Talks
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Iran's foreign minister said Tehran offered a deal to restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within a week, while a US official confirmed ongoing mediated discussions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters at the United Nations that Tehran had submitted a proposal, via Qatar, to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the conditions outlined in the June memorandum of understanding (MOU) are fulfilled. He said the decision now rests with the United States and that the required actions are already detailed in the MOU.
A US official speaking to the BBC said constructive discussions are underway through mediators, covering both the reopening of the strait and nuclear issues. The official added that the United States is in a strong position regarding control of the waterway and is not in a rush.
The MOU, signed on 18 June, was intended to halt hostilities, partially reopen the strait, and include provisions such as Iran’s commitment not to develop a nuclear weapon, an end to the US naval blockade, and sanctions relief. The agreement also called for safe commercial passage and talks with Oman on future shipping arrangements, but it collapsed after both sides resumed strikes.
Since the closure, about 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments have been affected, causing volatility in energy prices. Recent data show an average of 18 vessel transits per day through the strait, with numbers dipping to nine on some days. Meanwhile, Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have added further pressure on regional shipping routes.