Iran offers to reopen Hormuz in two days if US accepts its demands

Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the United States accepts its demands, according to the Foreign Ministry spokesman on Monday. The strait, blocked since the war began, remains a key tension point between the two nations. Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the faster timeline, reduced from a previous six-day plan, demonstrates Iran's good faith. He confirmed ongoing message exchanges with Washington through mediators, stating that restoring security and resuming negotiations depends entirely on US acceptance of Tehran's conditions. Iran's demands include a regional ceasefire, release of its foreign assets, lifting oil sanctions, and reducing US military presence in the Middle East. Both sides have exchanged threats, with President Trump vowing potential strikes while Iran promises a forceful response to any aggression.