Iran has submitted a proposal to the United States through intermediaries offering a one-week reopening of the Hormuz Strait. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi detailed the plan, which emerged during discussions on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
UN General Assembly Sidelines Set Stage for Talks
It marks the first negotiations between Washington and Tehran in several months.
Conditions Set for Seven-Day Maritime Opening
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi outlined the plan during a press briefing at the United Nations. He stated that the strait could reopen by the end of a seven-day period if specific conditions are met.
The terms required for the reopening do not differ significantly from agreements previously reached by the two nations in June. State media in Iran confirmed the required conditions.
They involve halting the maritime blockade against Iranian ports, releasing frozen Iranian financial assets, and ending the war on all fronts.
White House Confirms Active Intermediary Talks
A White House official confirmed that talks with Iran via intermediaries are currently active. The official characterized the discussions as positive and constructive following meetings held on Tuesday.
The diplomatic exchanges at the United Nations represent a shift toward dialogue after months.
Economic Relief Remains Central to De-Escalation
While Araghchi declined to detail every specific demand during his briefing, the core requirements focus on economic relief through the unfreezing of assets and the removal of the port blockade.