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

Iran said it can reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, a senior official told Reuters on Tuesday. The offer comes amid warnings of retaliation if US operations resume. The Iranian official stated the US must officially commit to diplomatic resolution and agree on a timeline. Tehran's delegation in New York has full authority to revive diplomacy, though President Masoud Pezeshkian will not meet President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly. Iran delivered its proposal to the US via mediators on September 16, calling the UN assembly a "golden opportunity" for Washington to return to diplomacy, provided it takes tangible steps.