Iran says it still controls the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Revolutionary Guard spokesperson Brigadier General Hossein Mahbubi has stated that Iran's naval forces still control the Strait of Hormuz. According to Daily Times, Mahbubi made this claim while discussing the ongoing conflict and tensions with the United States.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore normal maritime traffic, as reported by multiple outlets including Gulf News, People Daily Kenya, and The Mainichi. The plan involves a series of conditions, including a cessation of hostilities, an end to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, the release of frozen Iranian assets, and the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil.

Araghchi stated that the plan could begin as soon as the US accepts it, with the Strait of Hormuz reopening on the seventh day.

Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi have discussed regional developments and efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Middle East Eye. The talks, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, focused on diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions and address outstanding issues.

Brief written by urgent.news from Daily Times, Middle East Eye, Gulf News, People Daily Kenya, The Mainichi — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.