NEW YORK, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation are in New York for the UN General Assembly, where they have proposed a deal to de-escalate tensions with the U.S. and reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz within seven days. This offer is contingent on Washington ending its military pressure and the blockade of Iranian ports.
Speaking to reporters during the UN session, Araghchi stated that Iran would reopen the sea route on the seventh day if the U.S. met its demands. Iran would also restart negotiations on its nuclear program.
“If the conditions are met, the Strait of Hormuz will open at the end of the seventh day, and talks on Iran’s nuclear program will resume,” Araghchi affirmed.
Terms of Iran’s Offer to the U.S.:
Iran conveyed the offer to Washington through diplomatic channels, aiming to resolve the month-long standoff between the two countries in the Persian Gulf.
- Seven-Day Plan: Iran commits to reopening the Strait of Hormuz within a week of an agreement.
- End the Blockade: The U.S. must lift its blockade of Iranian ports, allowing Iranian oil and commercial ships to pass freely.
- Restart Talks: Both sides will resume negotiations aimed at ending hostilities.
- Approval from Iran’s Top Security Body: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council approved the offer before its presentation at the UN General Assembly in New York.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that the U.S. was “open” to talks focused on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. However, U.S. officials require Tehran to take specific steps before Washington reduces its military presence in the Persian Gulf.