"Iran Proposes Reopening Strait of Hormuz Within 7 Days if US Eases Military Pressure"

"Conditions Conveyed to the US Through Mediators," Foreign Media Reports

On September 22 (local time), major foreign news outlets including Kyodo News reported that Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases its military pressure, in an attempt to revive stalled negotiations to end hostilities with the US.

According to the reports, a senior Iranian government official proposed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the US takes initial steps to reduce its military pressure. Through a mediator, Iran conveyed this proposal to the US, requesting the resumption of dialogue aimed at a permanent end to hostilities between the two countries.

Last April, participants in a protest organized by the Austin Coalition for Palestine marched through the streets of downtown Austin, Texas, opposing the U.S. war against Iran and Israel's war against Iran. Photo by AP and Yonhap News.

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital, narrow maritime passage connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, through which about 20% of the world's seaborne oil shipments pass, making it a key hub for global energy security. If this shipping route is blocked, it could trigger a surge in international oil prices and severely impact global supply chains.

Reuters also reported that, according to a senior Iranian official, Iran conveyed its position to the US through a mediator on September 16, stating that it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days on the conditions that the US reduces its military pressure and lifts blockades on Iranian ports. The official added that the US must also officially express its willingness to resolve the issue diplomatically and agree to a timetable for how future procedures will unfold.

On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) taking place this week in New York, the Iranian delegation plans to hold related consultations with mediating countries. While an Iranian official dismissed the possibility of a direct summit between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump, the official stated, "There is a possibility of moving toward an agreement, but in order to achieve diplomatic progress, the US must demonstrate sincerity and a genuinewill to fulfill its commitments."

Prior to his departure to attend the UNGA, President Pezeshkian said in an interview with state broadcaster, "I will strongly state Iran’s position on the international stage," adding, "At this year’s UN General Assembly, I will focus on spotlighting the injustices and crimes endured by the Iranian people and the resulting lack of trust in the international community."

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