Iran Proposes Reopening Strait of Hormuz Within 7 Days If US Meets Certain Conditions

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within a week, provided the United States fulfills certain conditions. He conveyed this information during a press briefing at the United Nations headquarters on Friday. According to Araghchi, the process to reopen the strategic waterway will begin once the US meets the essential requirements outlined in the agreement. However, he did not disclose specific details of these conditions.

Araghchi stated that these conditions were previously described in the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the US and Iran in June. He emphasized that the responsibility to make a decision now rests with the United States. He also revealed that Iran’s proposal has been transmitted to the US through Qatar. US officials have indicated that positive dialogue is ongoing between the two countries via mediators, which also includes discussions on the nuclear issue.

The 14-point MoU, signed on June 18 between the US and Iran, aimed to implement a ceasefire and partially reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement included Iran’s commitment to refrain from acquiring nuclear weapons. Additionally, it called for an end to military operations by the US, Iran, and their allied parties on all fronts. The MoU also contained provisions for lifting the US naval blockade and providing sanctions relief to Iran.