In brief
Iran’s foreign ministry says its two‑day reopening plan for the Strait of Hormuz remains on the table, framing it as a sign of good faith and urging the U.S. to meet its demands. The plan, once a seven‑day proposal, could be shortened to two days if Washington agrees. The U.S. has repeatedly rejected the proposal, adding tension to an already volatile region that supplies a large share of global oil.
On Monday in Tehran, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters that the country’s two‑day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is still on the table. He said the move shows Iran’s good faith and urged the United States to meet its conditions in order to restore security in the vital waterway.
Baghaei said the plan is the "most logical proposal" available. He added that if Washington agreed, the West Asia region could see "positive events" within two days and security would be restored. The spokesman mentioned the U.S. should decide whether it correctly understood its people’s message.
In October, Iran had presented a seven‑day proposal to the United States to cease hostilities and reopen the strait. The country later said it would shorten the timeline to two days if Washington agreed to its conditions. The Strait of Hormuz, which handles around 500,000 barrels of oil per day, has been closed since a series of missile and drone attacks between Israel, the U.S. and Iran in February 2024.
After a ceasefire was agreed in April and a memorandum of understanding on ending the war was signed in June, the two sides were scheduled to negotiate within 60 days. The talks failed to make sufficient progress, and tensions have now risen again.
According to a report from NBC News, the United States has repeatedly rejected the plan, which Iran claims can be condensed to a two‑day timeframe. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the plan was not acceptable on Sunday.
Iran continues to push the six‑month deadline for finalizing an agreement on its nuclear program and the removal of sanctions. The future of the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain as both sides weigh the risks and potential gains of a quick reopening.
