Iran Offers To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz Within 7 Days If US Eases Pressure

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Iran is prepared to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, Reuters and Japan’s Kyodo News reported. The reported proposal has been conveyed to Washington through mediators and comes amid efforts to revive negotiations between Tehran and the US. The Iranian official quoted in the reports said renewed talks could focus on reaching a permanent end to hostilities between the two countries.

The proposal was reportedly conveyed to Washington through mediators as part of Tehran’s efforts to restart diplomatic talks with the US.

Kyodo News, which first reported the development, described the move as part of what it called Tehran’s intensified efforts to revive negotiations with Washington.