Iran says it can reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days if US lifts blockade

Iran has stated it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US eases military pressure and lifts a blockade of Iranian ports, according to a senior Iranian official who spoke to Reuters on Tuesday. The official said the US must officially acknowledge a desire to resolve the issue diplomatically and agree on a timeline for the process. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions over the strait, a key route for global oil shipments. Separately, France is reportedly drafting a new UN Security Council resolution to end the blockade, seeking to work with the US and allies. A previous resolution was vetoed by Russia and China earlier this year.