September 26, 2026 — Cairo/New York
Iran is awaiting an official response from the United States to a proposal aimed at reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and ending fighting across the wider Middle East within seven days, according to Reuters. The proposal was delivered to Washington through Qatari mediators as diplomatic efforts continued around the United Nations General Assembly in New York. �
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the proposal would trigger a seven-day countdown toward reopening the waterway and pausing regional hostilities if the United States agrees to the necessary conditions. He said Iran was prepared to move forward if Washington showed seriousness about reaching an agreement. �
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What Is Iran Proposing?
According to Reuters, Iran's proposal includes several measures that Tehran says would be necessary for the plan to move forward. These include lifting the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, releasing frozen Iranian funds and waiving oil sanctions.
Iran has also indicated that the plan could lead to broader negotiations between the two sides on issues they mutually agree to discuss. The negotiations could potentially include Iran's nuclear program. However, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran would not make concessions on what it considers its rights, including uranium enrichment. �
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The Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important shipping routes, particularly for global energy supplies. Continued disruption of traffic through the waterway has put pressure on oil flows and added uncertainty to international energy markets.
Iran says it could restore normal maritime passage through the strait within seven days if the conditions of its proposal are accepted. An earlier Reuters report also said Iran was prepared to reopen the waterway if the United States reduced military pressure and lifted its blockade on Iranian ports. �
U.S. Response Remains Unclear
The United States has not officially accepted Iran's proposal. Reuters reported that a U.S. official had previously described discussions conducted through mediators as “positive and constructive.”
However, The Wall Street Journal reported that President Donald Trump had rejected the proposed deal and was skeptical that Iran would meet U.S. demands. Reuters said it could not immediately independently confirm that report.
This leaves the proposal at a critical stage, with Iran waiting for an official U.S. position.
Wider Regional Tensions
The diplomatic proposal comes as fighting and tensions continue across the Middle East. Reuters reported that the conflict has affected several countries and has disrupted energy supplies and shipping routes.
Iran has also been communicating with Saudi Arabia over safe shipping arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, attacks involving Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen have added further pressure to regional security and shipping.
Saudi-led forces said they intercepted drones and a ballistic missile launched toward Saudi territory, according to Reuters. The continuing attacks have raised concerns about both regional security and global energy supplies. �
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What Happens Next?
The immediate focus is now on Washington's response. If the United States accepts the proposal, Iran says the seven-day process for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reducing hostilities could begin.
If the proposal is rejected, diplomatic efforts could face another setback while military tensions remain high. Reuters noted that previous attempts at diplomacy have failed to end the conflict, which has continued with periods of fighting and temporary pauses. �
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For now, the situation remains fluid. The proposed seven-day roadmap represents a diplomatic initiative from Tehran, but its implementation depends on whether the United States and other parties agree to the conditions
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