{
  "id": 9796526,
  "title": "Iran proposes deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if US meets its conditions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/iran-proposes-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-in-7-days-if-us-meets",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T17:37:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260926/iran-proposes-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-in-7-days-if-us-meets-its-conditions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran has put forth a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations on its nuclear program within seven days, contingent upon the United States lifting its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waiving sanctions on Iranian oil sales, and observing a ceasefire that would encompass Lebanon. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi divulged the proposal during an off-the-record meeting on Thursday, held during the U.N. General Assembly in New York. According to Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute think tank, Araghchi proposed that a prompt resolution would benefit U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the November midterm elections. The agreement would also alleviate significant economic strain on Tehran, as the U.S. continues to impose additional sanctions. The disruption of the strait, through which a fifth of the world's traded oil and gas passed prior to the war, has proven to be Iran's most potent leverage. The ramifications have been felt beyond the Middle East. There was no immediate response from Iran's U.N. mission or other Iranian officials.",
  "summary": "Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that would include Lebanon. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi detailed the proposal in a private gathering on Thursday on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "US and Iran discussing phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end US blockade, sources say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/us-and-iran-discussing-phased-deal-to-reopen-hormuz-and-end-us",
        "published": "2026-09-25T11:35:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Quartz",
        "title": "Iran is offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 7 days — if Trump agrees",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/iran-is-offering-to-reopen-the-strait-of-hormuz-within-7-days-if",
        "published": "2026-09-25T12:30:34.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Iran has suggested a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/iran-has-suggested-a-deal-to-reopen-the-strait-of-hormuz-in-7-days-9786252",
        "published": "2026-09-25T13:39:55.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Iran has suggested a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/iran-has-suggested-a-deal-to-reopen-the-strait-of-hormuz-in-7-days",
        "published": "2026-09-25T13:39:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Iran has suggested a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/iran-has-suggested-a-deal-to-reopen-the-strait-of-hormuz-in-7-days-9777606",
        "published": "2026-09-25T14:31:47.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz, resume nuclear talks within seven days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/iran-offers-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-resume-nuclear-talks-within",
        "published": "2026-09-25T14:54:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Semafor",
        "title": "A seven-day proposal to reopen Hormuz is on the table",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/a-seven-day-proposal-to-reopen-hormuz-is-on-the-table",
        "published": "2026-09-25T15:26:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Iran proposes deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if US meets its conditions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/iran-proposes-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-in-7-days-if-us-meets-9800208",
        "published": "2026-09-25T17:52:05.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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