Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Could Reopen in 48 Hours if US Meets Its Demands
Iran says it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours if the United States accepts seven conditions, including ending the war, lifting sanctions and removing its naval blockade of Iranian ports. The proposal offers a potential route toward restoring commercial shipping through one of the world’s most important energy corridors, but Washington and […]
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping corridor that handles about 20 million barrels of oil daily, could potentially reopen within 48 hours if the United States agrees to Iran's seven demands, according to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. These demands include an end to the ongoing war, lifting of sanctions, removal of the naval blockade on Iranian ports, the restoration of security arrangements, and a reduction in the number of U.S. troops in the Middle East.
Iran's proposal comes after an earlier seven-day timetable presented through Qatari mediators in September, but thus far, no breakthrough has been achieved. Iran is also insisting on postponing nuclear-related negotiations until its immediate demands are met, which could further complicate the peace talks.
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