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Iran Proposes Seven-Day Plan to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran’s Seven-Day Proposal to Reopen the Strait
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days remains on the table. He said the plan was first presented in September after an interim cease-fire collapsed and that Tehran would be ready to act within six days if Washington accepts the conditions. Araghchi added that peace talks could resume the following day, provided the United States shows “honesty,” a quality he claimed is lacking.
Background to the Conflict
The dispute centers on control of the strategic waterway that links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. An eight-month war has persisted, with Iran conducting attacks on shipping that the United States deems “unsuccessful.” President Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted that the strait remains open for all vessels, while Iran insists that its actions aim to pressure the United States over broader issues.
Official Statements & Responses
U.S. Central Command and Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins emphasized that the United States continues to protect commercial traffic, noting that roughly 97 % of ships attempting to transit the strait have done so without being hit. Hawkins described the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ actions as “unjustified” and ineffective. Vice President J.D. Vance reiterated that any negotiations must address Iran’s nuclear program from the outset and called for a “meaningful” reduction in Tehran’s uranium enrichment capacity.
Data & Statistics
- Approximately 97 % of vessels seeking passage through the Strait of Hormuz have transited successfully, according to U.S. military officials.
- A Singapore-flagged, Cyprus-owned container ship, the GFS Pride, was struck by an Iranian projectile, caught fire and was later towed ashore.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The U.S. military has assisted in providing coordinated protection for thousands of ships that have safely transited,” — Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins — Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins