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  "id": 9834432,
  "title": "Iran proposes plan to reopen Hormuz within seven days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/iran-proposes-plan-to-reopen-hormuz-within-seven-days",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T20:55:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-proposes-plan-reopen-hormuz-within-seven-days"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran has presented the United States with a seven-day plan to reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's deputy foreign minister, Hossein Araghchi. The plan was discussed in talks between Araghchi and US envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday. If the required conditions are met, the strait could be reopened and normal maritime passage restored within seven days, Araghchi stated at the UN on Friday. Araghchi emphasized that the decision now lies with the United States, asserting that Iran will not accept coercion, threats, or intimidation and will not surrender its sovereign rights under pressure. He expressed confidence that if the US demonstrates genuine seriousness in reaching a deal and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, all necessary preparations are already in place. Earlier reports suggest that the new plan includes a seven-day ceasefire in the Middle East, encompassing Lebanon as well.",
  "summary": "Iran proposes plan to reopen Hormuz within seven days Araghchi met for talks on Tuesday with US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff, and previously set out conditions for ending the war and reopening the vital energy shipping channel. \"Iran has conveyed to the United States, through Qatar, a concrete seven-day plan. If the necessary conditions are met, the strait can be reopened, and…",
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    "outlets": 9,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-25T17:37:03.000Z"
      }
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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."
}