Iran proposes seven-day truce and Hormuz reopening

Iran has proposed to the United States an end to their war and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, according to its foreign minister in New York. The plan, reported by Kyodo and confirmed by Iranian officials, calls for a seven-day cessation of all Middle East hostilities, including in Lebanon, plus release of frozen assets and lifting of oil sanctions. Iran awaits a US response, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying China supports the proposal, while Tehran has not officially clarified its position on the reported plan.