Iran proposes '2-day plan' to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid US talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Qatar-mediated talks have produced a "two-day plan" under which the US would implement a set of measures on the first day, allowing Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore normal navigation on the second. "I can say that we have now reached a two-day plan. This means that on the first day, the U.S. implements a set of measures, and on the…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced a two-day plan to reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, as mediated by Qatar and discussed with U.S. officials. According to Araghchi, the first day of the plan would entail the U.S. implementing specific measures, while on the second day, the Strait would reopen and normal navigation would resume.
This proposal is an updated version of a previously proposed seven-day plan, which has been condensed into 48 hours following consultations with Qatari mediators. Araghchi's statement comes amid ongoing talks and remains a proposal rather than an agreed deal. He indicated that the talks are progressing towards implementation, contingent upon a response from the U.S. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy corridor, could see a significant easing of tensions if the plan is implemented, although it is not yet confirmed as a reality.
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