Iran offers a two-day Hormuz reopening plan as Washington warns of alternatives
At the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Blome said diplomatic channels with Tehran remained open but Washington was prepared to take another course if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was not restored. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks with Qatari mediators were continuing on a plan to reopen the strait within two days, conditional on the US meeting Tehran’s demands.
Bottom line — The proposed two-day reopening depends on Tehran’s conditions, including sanctions relief and a reduced US military presence.
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Araghchi said the proposal’s implementation period had been cut from five days to two.
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According to Araghchi, Iran’s demands include lifting sanctions, restoring oil waivers and releasing frozen Iranian funds.
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Tehran is also seeking recognition of shipping routes discussed with Oman and closure of other routes, Araghchi said.
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Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei said the strait would remain closed unless Tehran’s seven conditions were met.
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Rezaei described a letter from US Vice President JD Vance, delivered through Qatari mediators, as evidence of a shift in Washington’s tone.
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Trump said talks were continuing, while warning that Washington could target Iran’s remaining nuclear sites.