Politics
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz in six days if US meets conditions
October 18, 2026 at 02:58 PM
3 reports · over 3 hours
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within six days remains on the table, conditional on US compliance.
- Araghchi announced Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz within six days and resume talks with Washington on day seven if the US meets Tehran's conditions.
- During a call with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi, Araghchi said the US obstructed diplomatic efforts and caused insecurity in navigation.
- Araghchi said Iran remains ready to confront any aggression, even a destructive war, while staying open to genuine diplomacy.
- Araghchi did not disclose the conditions' details or cite any US response to the proposal.



