Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports
The proposal comes as Iranian and US officials explore the possibility of reviving diplomacy during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Tehran has reportedly conveyed its latest proposal to Washington through intermediaries, with the Iranian official saying the country’s delegation in New York has full authority to pursue negotiations.
The official said Washington would first need to formally signal its willingness to resolve the confrontation through diplomacy and agree on a timeline for the process. Under Tehran’s proposal, details of an agreement to end hostilities could then be discussed through mediators in New York.
Iran reportedly delivered its proposal to the United States through intermediaries on September 16, according to the official.
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The development comes amid heightened tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime route for global energy supplies. Iran’s proposal would involve easing military pressure and lifting the blockade on Iranian ports before the waterway is reopened.
Iran’s military central command warned on Sunday that any renewed US military operations supported by regional countries could trigger retaliation from Tehran. The warning underscored the continuing risk of further escalation despite the renewed diplomatic contacts.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian travelled to New York on Tuesday to attend the UN General Assembly. The senior Iranian official said Pezeshkian would not meet US President Donald Trump at the UN headquarters, although negotiations through intermediaries remain possible.
Iranian officials have described the UN General Assembly as an opportunity to revive diplomatic engagement. The senior official said Tehran would welcome renewed negotiations if Washington takes what Iran considers tangible steps toward reducing military pressure.
The latest proposal comes as international attention remains focused on the Strait of Hormuz and its importance to global shipping and energy markets. Any agreement that restores normal maritime traffic could have implications for regional trade and energy flows.
However, the two sides remain divided over the conditions for ending hostilities, and the Iranian proposal does not by itself establish that an agreement has been reached.
