The implementation of Iran's seven-day plan, presented to the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, now depends on Washington's decision. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi told reporters at the United Nations that the plan had been conveyed through Qatar.
Araghchi said fulfilling the necessary conditions could take approximately four to five days after the US makes its decision. Under this timetable, the Strait of Hormuz could be opened on the sixth day, while talks could begin on the seventh day.
Araghchi said the seven-day timeline would begin as soon as the United States accepts the plan. “If they accept this plan tomorrow, the seven days will start from tomorrow,” he said. Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, reported that President Donald Trump had rejected the Iranian proposal and told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran after the November midterm elections.
Reopening the strait depends on conditions
The Iranian minister said that, under the plan, the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened and normal maritime traffic could resume within seven days if the necessary conditions were met. Araghchi argued that the conditions presented were not new and said they were included in the memorandum of understanding signed by the parties.
Araghchi accused the US of violating the memorandum of understanding between the parties and engaging in aggression. The Iranian foreign minister said the strait could be opened if the US demonstrated the necessary seriousness.
Araghchi claimed that more than 5,000 people, including women and children, had been killed in attacks by the US and Israel, and said the US had also used economic pressure against Iran as a "weapon."
