US Accepts Iran's Demands, Hormuz Could Reopen in Two Days

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Qatari mediators that the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened within two days if the US accepts Iran's demands, including lifting sanctions, withdrawing American troops from West Asia, and releasing frozen Iranian bank assets. The discussions began with a seven-day peace plan to end the conflict, which Qatar proposed reducing to five days. Araghchi's two-day offer was in response to this, contingent on US cooperation. US President Donald Trump said peace talks with Iran are progressing well but stressed there is no rush for an agreement. Iran's security chief Mohsin Reza noted a changed tone in a letter from US Vice President JD Vance, calling it a positive sign, while warning of major damage to US warships if Iran is attacked again. Meanwhile, a Qatari LNG tanker was hit by a missile in the Strait, and Saudi-led forces intercepted Houthi missile attacks.