Iran-Qatar propose reopening Hormuz in 2 days if..

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed that negotiations with Qatari mediators are progressing towards reopening the Strait of Hormuz within two days, should the United States adhere to Tehran's conditions. The Qatari side had initially proposed a five-day implementation period, but this was reduced to two days through ongoing discussions.

Araghchi outlined Iran's demands, which include the lifting of sanctions imposed following the Islamabad memorandum, a reduction in US military forces in the region, restoration of oil waivers, and the release of frozen Iranian funds, including those held in Qatar. Tehran is also seeking recognition of shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz that were previously discussed with Oman, alongside the closure of alternative paths.

This proposal emerges from ongoing diplomatic exchanges between Washington and Tehran, with Iran insisting that US conditions be met before negotiations can commence and if the Strait of Hormuz is to reopen. Iran's top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, had previously stated that no talks would occur and that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed unless Tehran's seven conditions were fulfilled.

He also warned of devastating blows to any aggressor if the country was attacked, while expressing a willingness for diplomacy to continue if Tehran's conditions were met. These demands come after the delivery of a letter from US Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. to Rezaei through Qatari mediators, outlining a framework for negotiations led by Biden and including the Iran's nuclear program as a discussion point.