Iran has said it could reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports. A senior Iranian official made the statement as tensions between Tehran and Washington continue and diplomatic efforts gain attention at the United Nations General Assembly.
The official said Washington would first need to formally announce that it wants to resolve the dispute through diplomacy. Tehran would then seek agreement on a timeline for moving the process forward.
According to the official, Iran’s delegation at the United Nations in New York has full authority to revive diplomatic discussions with the United States. The Iranian government has also reportedly communicated a proposal to Washington through mediators.
The proposal was delivered on September 16 and focuses on discussions aimed at reaching an agreement to end hostilities between the two countries. Iranian officials have described the UN General Assembly as an opportunity for Washington to return to diplomatic engagement.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian left Tehran for New York on Tuesday to attend the UN General Assembly. The senior official said Pezeshkian would not meet US President Donald Trump at the UN headquarters. However, discussions involving mediators could take place in New York.
The development comes after Iran’s military central command warned on Sunday that it had been informed about preparations for a possible resumption of US military operations with support from regional countries. Tehran warned that any new military action could lead to retaliation.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a major concern for global energy markets because of its importance to oil and gas shipping. Recent reports of Iran potentially reopening the waterway have already affected oil prices, with crude prices falling on Tuesday as markets responded to the possibility of reduced supply disruptions.
The latest Iranian proposal therefore links the reopening of the waterway to broader diplomatic and military developments. Iran says it would welcome renewed negotiations if Washington takes what Tehran considers tangible steps toward reducing tensions.
For now, no new US-Iran agreement has been announced. The proposal remains part of ongoing diplomatic efforts, while both sides continue to exchange statements over military pressure, the blockade and the conditions for negotiations.
The situation is being closely watched because any change in access through the Strait of Hormuz could have wider implications for international shipping and energy markets.
