{
  "id": 9898854,
  "title": "Iran proposes deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if US meets conditions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/iran-proposes-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-in-7-days-if-us-meets",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T03:07:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-proposes-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-in-7-days-if-us-meets-conditions-1.500688397"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restarting nuclear talks with the United States within seven days, contingent upon the US lifting its naval blockade, waiving sanctions on Iranian oil sales, and observing a ceasefire. The proposal, shared with reporters by Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, would kick off the seven-day timeline as soon as the US accepts it. Araghchi stated that initial steps to reopen the strait would take four to five days, with the reopening occurring on the sixth day. Talks with the US to address Iran's nuclear program would commence on the seventh day. Iran's strait blockade, which once allowed a fifth of the world's traded oil and gas to pass through, has been a key leverage point and has posed challenges for the US ahead of the midterm elections. The White House noted positive and constructive conversations between US officials and mediators regarding the Iran conflict, but declined to comment on the proposal. Saudi Arabia, however, indicated skepticism towards the deal. The proposal echoes a June interim agreement but with an accelerated timeline, as Iran's latest offer includes a 60-day regionwide ceasefire, a point not seen in the previous arrangement.",
  "summary": "Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear programme within seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that includes Lebanon. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi detailed the proposal to reporters outside the UN Security Council on Friday, saying it would also…",
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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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-25T20:55:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Iran pitches 7-day plan to US to reopen strait",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/iran-pitches-7-day-plan-to-us-to-reopen-strait",
        "published": "2026-09-25T22:46:19.000Z"
      }
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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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