Iran Offers to Reopen Strait of Hormuz in Seven-Day Plan
Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade and releases frozen assets to end a seven-month war.
The Government of Iran has proposed a concrete seven-day roadmap to end its conflict with the United States, offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime navigation if Washington lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports, waives oil sanctions, and releases at least $12 billion in frozen assets. The proposal, conveyed through Qatari and Pakistani mediators during the UN General Assembly in New York, also demands a region-wide ceasefire including hostilities in Lebanon and Yemen.
The diplomatic push follows a cycle of escalation that began in February 2026 with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. While Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed a desire to reach a deal before the November 3 U.S. midterm elections, the response from Washington has been contradictory. President Donald Trump described some mediated discussions as productive but simultaneously threatened to annihilate the Islamic Republic if a deal is not reached. Trump further signaled his skepticism by posting a map on Truth Social renaming the waterway the Trump Strait.
Internal Iranian divisions persist, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that diplomacy is merely another phase of war and signaled readiness for a prolonged conflict. Meanwhile, regional tensions have spiked with Houthi rebels launching ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabian cities, prompting France to deploy defense systems to protect Saudi energy infrastructure. Despite the diplomatic overtures, reports indicate the U.S. may be considering renewed military strikes after the midterm elections.
