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22 Sept 2026, 14:03

A senior official of the Islamic Republic has stated that Tehran has proposed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and return to negotiations with Washington if the U.S. military pressure is reduced and initial steps are taken to end the blockade of Iranian ports.

The Kyodo News Agency reported on Tuesday, September 31, 1405, citing this unnamed official, that this proposal has been conveyed to the U.S. government through intermediaries and is part of Tehran's new efforts to revive negotiations with Washington.

According to this proposal, the Islamic Republic seeks to resume negotiations aimed at reaching an agreement for a "permanent end to hostilities" between Iran and the U.S.

The official stated that Tehran initially expects Washington to show signs of readiness to return to negotiations and to take actions to end the military blockade of Iranian ports and halt military operations related to the Strait of Hormuz.

If these steps are taken, the Islamic Republic is prepared to open the shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and return to the negotiating table. The official emphasized that the U.S. must demonstrate "seriousness and commitment" for diplomatic progress.

Kyodo reported that Tehran's new proposal has been approved by "Mohammad Javad Zarif," the leader of the Islamic Republic, and the Supreme National Security Council. The Iranian official did not specify whether this proposal means Tehran is retreating from part of the seven conditions previously set for negotiations and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Kyodo's report, the Supreme National Security Council had decided on August 25 that if the U.S. does not end the blockade of Iranian ports within 45 days, the Islamic Republic would keep the option of attacking U.S. forces open. This deadline is now nearing its end.

At the same time, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that the Islamic Republic's delegation at the United Nations General Assembly in New York has full authority to revive diplomatic talks with the U.S., and the details of a potential agreement can be discussed through intermediary countries in New York.

The Iranian official dismissed the possibility of a meeting between "Masoud Pezeshkian" and "Donald Trump" on the sidelines of the General Assembly but stated that there is still "the possibility of moving toward an agreement."
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