Iran Offers to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within 7 Days if US Eases Military Pressure

Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure, according to Reuters and Kyodo News on September 22. Tehran conveyed the offer through intermediaries and formally requested dialogue to permanently end hostilities. Key conditions include lifting Iran's port blockade, a formal US statement of commitment to diplomatic resolution, and agreement on procedural timelines. Iran plans to send a fully authorized delegation to UN General Assembly meetings in New York this week to discuss details with mediators. Iranian officials denied a possible summit between President Pezeshkian and President Trump during the UN session but left room for progress if Washington shows sincerity. US Secretary of State Rubio said talks are possible but no schedule exists, adding Iran must never possess nuclear weapons.