Iran signals willingness to return Hormuz shipment within 48 hours, but demands American concessions first Tehran has reportedly presented a revised proposal that could allow maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to resume within two days, provided Washington meets several key demands. According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araji, diplomatic efforts involving Qatar reduced the proposed implementation period from seven days to just 48 hours. According to the settlement, the United States will meet its obligations on the first day, clearing the way for shipping operations to resume the next day. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Bagai described the accelerated timetable as evidence of Tehran's willingness to reach an agreement. However, he emphasized that reopening the strategic waterway remains conditional on the lifting of the American naval blockade. According to reports, Iran's demands extend beyond sea access. Tehran is seeking the release of frozen Iranian funds, recognition of its proposed shipping arrangements, reduction of American military deployment in the region, and the cessation of military operations against Lebanon. After three days of discussions in Doha, the Iranian negotiators left Qatar on Sunday. Indirect communication with Washington reportedly remains active through regional intermediaries, with Tehran awaiting an official American response. President Donald Trump rejected the previous Iranian offer, while keeping the possibility of further military strikes on the table. Although he indicated that no new attacks would occur before the US midterm elections on Tuesday, concerns persist about a potential US-Israeli military escalation immediately afterwards.

Iran signals willingness to return Hormuz shipment within 48 hours, but demands American concessions first Tehran has reportedly presented a revised proposal that could allow maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to resume within two days, provided Washington meets several key demands. According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araji, diplomatic efforts involving Qatar reduced the proposed implementation period from seven days to just 48 hours. According to the settlement, the United States will meet its obligations on the first day, clearing the way for shipping operations to resume the next day. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Bagai described the accelerated timetable as evidence of Tehran's willingness to reach an agreement. However, he emphasized that reopening the strategic waterway remains conditional on the lifting of the American naval blockade. According to reports, Iran's demands extend beyond sea access. Tehran is seeking the release of frozen Iranian funds, recognition of its proposed shipping arrangements, reduction of American military deployment in the region, and the cessation of military operations against Lebanon. After three days of discussions in Doha, the Iranian negotiators left Qatar on Sunday. Indirect communication with Washington reportedly remains active through regional intermediaries, with Tehran awaiting an official American response. President Donald Trump rejected the previous Iranian offer, while keeping the possibility of further military strikes on the table. Although he indicated that no new attacks would occur before the US midterm elections on Tuesday, concerns persist about a potential US-Israeli military escalation immediately afterwards.