Iran Ready to Reopen Strait of Hormuz if US Eases Pressure

Iran Ready to Reopen Strait of Hormuz if US Eases Pressure

Iran has expressed readiness to reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports.

A senior Iranian official said Tehran could reopen the waterway within seven days if Washington takes steps to reduce military pressure and remove the blockade.

The proposal has been communicated to the United States through mediators, with Iranian officials seeking to revive diplomatic discussions aimed at ending the ongoing hostilities.

The Strait of Hormuz is a major route for global energy shipments, making its continued disruption a significant concern for international markets and maritime trade.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is in New York for the UN General Assembly, where Iranian officials are expected to pursue diplomatic contacts with intermediaries over the situation.