Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the United States agrees to reduce military pressure and lift its blockade on Iranian ports, according to a senior Iranian official. The offer, conveyed to Washington through mediators on September 16, includes a request for the U.S. to commit to resolving tensions diplomatically.
The proposal comes amid escalating tensions in the region, with the Strait of Hormuz being a critical waterway for global energy shipments. Iran has linked the reopening of the strait to a decrease in U.S. military activities, warning of possible retaliation if hostilities continue.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is currently in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, where Tehran has indicated that its delegation is authorized to engage in diplomatic discussions with the U.S. However, a direct meeting between President Pezeshkian and U.S. President Donald Trump is not planned.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington is open to discussions with Iranian representatives at the UN Assembly, although no formal meetings have been arranged. Rubio emphasized that any engagement should contribute to efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Both nations are under pressure to pursue a diplomatic resolution to ease hostilities and address broader issues concerning Iran’s nuclear program and the security of the Strait of Hormuz. Further talks could potentially occur through mediators during the UN General Assembly, as both parties explore ways to de-escalate the situation.