Iran Proposes 7-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

On September 26, negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in New York have entered the technical consultation phase. The Iranian delegation participated in discussions after obtaining U.S. visas. Iran proposed that if the U.S. lifts the blockade, it will reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 7 days. This proposal is an accelerated version of the previous 60-day negotiation process, aimed at facilitating direct talks regarding Iran's nuclear issue. The core topics discussed by both sides include lifting sanctions, easing oil export restrictions, unfreezing Iranian assets, and management arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz. Despite existing differences, sources in Tehran believe that some progress has been made in the negotiations, with Qatar working to bridge the gap between the two sides.