Iran Proposes 7-Day Ceasefire Plan to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has submitted a new proposal to the US through intermediaries to end the nearly seven-month conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to navigation.
With a new seven-day plan submitted to the United States through intermediaries, Iran aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and launch comprehensive negotiations to end the ongoing conflict that has lasted for nearly seven months.
Details of the New Seven-Day Proposal
Iran's foreign minister announced that, provided certain conditions are met, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened at the end of the seventh day and negotiations will resume.
This new plan prepared by the Tehran administration bears similarities to the commitments in the memorandum of understanding reached in June, which quickly lost its validity.
Washington and UN Talks
Making statements during the UN General Assembly meetings, an Iranian official stated that if the plan is accepted, the timeline will begin operating immediately.
An American official, meanwhile, stated that constructive talks are ongoing through intermediaries, but Washington will not rush into an agreement.
Nuclear Program and Regional Tensions
Following the attacks in late February, Iran had mined the waterway and restricted transits, leading to a surge in global energy prices.
On the other hand, the dispute over nuclear activities between the parties continues to stand as one of the biggest obstacles to a lasting agreement.