Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days remains on the table. If Tehran’s demands are met, the strait could be reopened in six days, with talks resuming the following day.
This was stated by Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Reuters reports.
According to the minister, the United States has sent its comments on the Iranian proposal, which Tehran is now reviewing. At the same time, Araghchi said further progress depends on Washington’s willingness to meet Iran’s conditions.
Among Tehran’s demands are the lifting of the blockade of Iranian ports, the removal of sanctions on Iranian oil exports, and an end to hostilities on all fronts in the region.
Last week, an Iranian official said the talks had reached an impasse because the United States had not taken into account all seven of Tehran’s conditions for reopening the strait.
One of the main sticking points remains Iran’s nuclear programme. Washington insists it must be discussed from the very start of the talks. US Vice President J.D. Vance previously said Iran must significantly reduce its uranium enrichment capacity.
Tehran, meanwhile, proposes focusing first on restoring shipping and security in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Iran no longer controls the Strait of Hormuz, and that the volume of oil transported through it has almost returned to pre-war levels.