Iran reiterates seven-day proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz if U.S. meets conditions

Iran’s ​conditions include, among other demands, the lifting of the US blockade on its ports, ‌the lifting of US sanctions on its oil exports as well as ending hostilities on all regional fronts.

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi reiterated that the proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains in place. Tehran is analyzing the US response regarding its conditions for ending the conflict. These conditions include lifting sanctions and ending aggression in the region. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a swift resolution to the war and lower gas prices.

DUBAI, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Iran's offer to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days is still on the table, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told Iranian media outlets on Sunday.Iran presented its proposal in mid-September after an interim ceasefire collapsed. Tehran later acknowledged receiving a US response but Iran’s security chief said last week negotiations have stalled because Washington failed to address all seven conditions for reopening the strait.

Tehran, Oct 18: Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that his country will not surrender its sovereign rights under pressure, but remains "ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and credible guarantees."Araghchi made the remarks on Saturday at the 52nd Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, according to a statement by the Iranian Foreign Ministry."Iran does not accept coercion, threats or intimidation," he said.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran requires ‘credible guarantees’ against new attacks before resuming talks with US https://t.co/3qpQKFWV0o https://t.co/c0UFTk5ewg— Anadolu English (@anadoluagency) October 17, 2026Iran proposes seven-day Hormuz reopening planAraghchi reaffirmed Iran's commitment to safe and secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, noting the waterway was open before the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, Xinhua news agency reported.He said Iran has conveyed a "concrete" seven-day plan to the United States through Qatar, under which, if the necessary conditions are met, the strait could be reopened within seven days."The choice now rests with the United States," the minister added.Araghchi stresses regional security and sovereigntyAraghchi stressed that Iran will continue to defend its people, sovereignty and legitimate interests by any means, and that it has never attacked its neighbours, only the US military bases and installations in those states. He stressed that each regional state's territory, airspace and infrastructure should be used only to serve regional security and never as a platform for attacks on a neighbour."No state can build lasting security at the expense of the security of others," Araghchi said. "We believe the problems of our region are best resolved within the region, by its own states, before they become a pretext for the wars of distant powers."Donald Trump Waives Russia And Iran Sanctions Under Graham Act, Cites US National Interest As India Faces Potential Russian Oil TariffsUS-Israel attacks and subsequent ceasefireOn Feb. 28, Israel and the United States launched joint attacks on Tehran and other Iranian cities. Iran responded with waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and US bases and assets in the region, and tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz.A ceasefire was achieved between the warring parties on April 8. On June 18, Iran and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on ending the war in the region on all fronts.Also Watch:Nuclear negotiations fail to secure agreementUnder the MoU, the two countries were scheduled to hold negotiations within 60 days, ending on August 17, to reach a final agreement on Iran's nuclear programme and the removal of sanctions. However, they failed to make sufficient progress towards a deal as tensions continued to escalate.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Araghchi says Iran has presented 'concrete' Hormuz reopening proposal Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran has presented a concrete seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Press TV reported. Speaking at the 52nd Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Baghdad on Saturday, Araghchi said Tehran had conveyed the proposal through Qatar and is prepared to restore passage through the strategic waterway if the necessary conditions were met, the report said. At the same time, Araghchi said that the United States cannot expect maritime security to return to normal while continuing to exert military pressure on Iran, blaming US and Israeli war on the country for disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. “Security cannot be restored by more of the same,” he said. “One cannot bomb a country, threaten its annihilation and impose a blockade, and then expect the security of navigation to return to normal.” Araghchi said Iran and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding in Islamabad on June 17 and subsequently begun technical discussions with Oman to facilitate the safe passage of vessels. But Tehran's repeated attempts to pursue negotiations in good faith were met with military action, he said, creating deep distrust in the prospects for renewed talks without credible guarantees against a recurrence. Despite those concerns, he said, Iran had kept the door to diplomacy open.  Araghchi said the seven-day Hormuz re-opening proposal has been conveyed through Qatar. (AFP)