Iran links reopening of Strait of Hormuz to US acceptance of demands
Tehran says reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming US talks depend on Washington accepting a seven-point Iranian proposal, now condensed for swift action.
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AIIran has tied the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resumption of negotiations with the United States to Washington’s acceptance of its demands, as part of a seven-step diplomatic proposal. Tehran says the plan has been streamlined and could be implemented within two days, amid ongoing indirect contacts in Doha and message exchanges between the two sides.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said intensive consultations are continuing through Qatari and Pakistani channels. He indicated that if the United States accepts Iran’s conditions, it would pave the way for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restarting negotiations, according to the IRNA news agency.
Similarly, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated, “The basis of diplomacy with America is Iran’s seven-step proposal,” adding, “The proposal has been condensed and can be implemented within two days.”
Baghaei accused Washington of seeking to undermine diplomatic efforts, saying, “Washington has so far proven it is working to thwart any diplomatic process.”
The Iranian spokesperson stressed that Tehran has clearly outlined its demands, stating that “the ball is now in Washington’s court,” and called on the US administration to make a decision on the proposal.
Baghaei also revealed that message exchanges between the US and Iran are ongoing through intermediaries, noting that Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi visited Doha to facilitate communications.
These developments follow meetings held in Doha on Saturday and Sunday, after earlier Qatari-Iranian talks in Tehran, as part of efforts to reach an understanding on the Iranian proposal.
Meanwhile, reports are increasing about the possibility of renewed military confrontation after the US midterm elections scheduled for Tuesday, November 3. Reports indicate that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressuring US President Donald Trump to resume strikes on Iran immediately after the elections.
In response, Trump said negotiations with Tehran are progressing well, but did not rule out military action, hinting at the possibility of swift and powerful strikes against Iranian targets.