Iran Proposes Seven-Day Strait of Hormuz Initiative Amid US Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced a seven-day diplomatic initiative involving the Strait of Hormuz during talks in Iraq, while warning that the strategic waterway remains closed to unapproved vessels amid ongoing tensions with Washington.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that indirect negotiations with the United States continue through mediators including Qatar and Pakistan. During an interview with Iraqi media, Araghchi presented a seven-day diplomatic initiative involving the opening of the Strait of Hormuz on the sixth day, provided Washington accepts Iranian terms and commits to the Islamabad memorandum.
Araghchi claimed that previous rounds of negotiations ended in military escalations, demonstrating that US commitments cannot be trusted. He emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and any vessel attempting passage will face severe security challenges unless a comprehensive political understanding is reached between Tehran and Washington.
The Iranian official noted that Tehran has coordinated with Oman to establish alternative shipping routes and has opened specific corridors for Iraqi vessels to mitigate regional economic damage. Araghchi also discussed Middle Eastern developments and the situation in Yemen during meetings with senior Iraqi leadership.
