Iran awaits US response for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that he has held talks with Qatari mediators in New York and is now awaiting a formal response from the United States to Iran's proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Washington's definitive response is expected by today.

Araghchi reiterated that Tehran's position has not changed: the reopening of the vital maritime strait depends on the fulfillment of conditions that Iran describes as "fair and reasonable." Meanwhile, the minister will meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as part of diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

The war between the United States and Iran began in late February 2026 with American and Israeli attacks that caused thousands of casualties over seven months of conflict. The Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz paralyzed a crucial maritime route for oil transportation, with severe repercussions on global markets.

The two sides had already reached two ceasefires in April and June through mediated negotiations, but both agreements quickly fell apart. Iran's current proposal, presented last week to the UN General Assembly, outlines a seven-day plan that includes an end to hostilities, the unfreezing of billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets, the lifting of oil sanctions, and the removal of the American naval blockade. In return, Tehran would reopen Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program.