Iran gives US six days to meet conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran has given the United States six days to respond to conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran proposing a seven-day reopening timeline if its demands are met. Iran's proposal, delivered via mediators, requires lifting US sanctions on Iranian ports, releasing frozen assets, and ending regional military operations before the strait reopens. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in New York, reaffirming UK commitment to freedom of navigation and raising concerns over detained British nationals. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the talks significant but not a breakthrough, while President Donald Trump remained open to a deal. The standoff threatens global energy shipments, and Iran-backed Houthis have also disrupted Red Sea routes, including the Bab al-Mandab Strait.