Iran has proposed a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic shipping route, if the United States meets a series of conditions put forward by Tehran.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi disclosed the proposal amid ongoing negotiations involving Qatari mediators, saying the arrangement would allow the waterway to reopen within 48 hours.
Under the proposed arrangement, the United States would implement a set of measures on the first day, while Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore normal maritime traffic on the second day.
Araghchi said the proposal followed discussions with Qatari officials, who had suggested reducing the timeline of Iran’s earlier seven-day plan.
The Iranian government has attached several conditions to the proposal, including the lifting of sanctions, the release of frozen Iranian funds, the restoration of waivers on Iranian oil exports and a reduction in US military presence in the region.
Tehran has also called for recognition of shipping routes through the strait agreed upon with Oman.
According to Araghchi, reopening the waterway under the proposed conditions would create an opportunity to resume negotiations with Washington over outstanding issues.
However, the proposal has not resulted in a final agreement, and the United States has not publicly accepted Iran’s conditions.
The discussions are being facilitated by Qatar as both countries explore a possible framework for ending the conflict and easing tensions in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important energy shipping routes, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. A significant share of global oil shipments passes through the narrow waterway, making disruptions a major concern for international energy markets.
Iran's latest proposal comes amid heightened tensions and continued threats surrounding maritime security in the Gulf.
While the two-day plan offers a possible route towards restoring shipping activities, its implementation remains dependent on Washington agreeing to Tehran's demands.
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