Iran offers 48-hour Hormuz reopening plan as Trump reports progress in talks

Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours if Washington meets its conditions, marking a potential breakthrough in talks to end the war, with both sides warning renewed fighting could spread regionally. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Qatari mediators helped shorten Tehran's seven-day proposal, under which the U.S. would act on day one and shipping would resume on day two. President Donald Trump said negotiations were "going fine," while Tehran demands sanctions relief, frozen funds, oil waivers, and reduced U.S. military presence. No direct U.S.-Iran talks are planned, with an Iranian delegation in Doha for consultations. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered commanders to prepare immediate responses to any attack, while Germany's gas storage stood at 61.35% ahead of winter, below its 80% target.