Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if US eases pressure

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Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US eases military pressure, a proposal conveyed via mediators, causing oil prices to crash. The offer includes fresh negotiations for a permanent end to hostilities. Tehran plans to use UN General Assembly meetings this week to engage mediators, though a Pezeshkian-Trump meeting was ruled out. President Pezeshkian departed for New York for the UNGA session amid visa disputes. Diplomacy could progress if Washington shows sufficient seriousness, the official said.


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