Iran Proposes Reopening Strait of Hormuz Within Seven Days, Conditional on US Talks
Iran's chief diplomat Abbas Araghchi proposed to US envoy Steve Witkoff in New York that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen within seven days if certain conditions are met, signaling a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict. The proposal marks a notable shift from Iran's previous posture of disrupting maritime traffic, though conditions remain unspecified and talks have not yet begun. Reopening the strait would ease global energy supply concerns, but uncertainty over terms and implementation tempers the market impact.
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US Rejects Iran's Hormuz Reopening Offer Amidst Diplomatic Deadlock
Iran proposed a conditional seven-day reopening of the Strait of Hormuz during the UN General Assembly, linking it to US concessions including lifting a naval blockade and ruling out nuclear concessions. US President Trump publicly rejected this offer, citing Iran's 'overwhelming losses' and signaling continued diplomatic deadlock. The specific US conditions for a deal remain undisclosed, and the rejection maintains the risk of prolonged disruption to energy flows.