Iran has indicated that it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the United States reduces military pressure and lifts restrictions affecting Iranian ports.
The proposal was transmitted through diplomatic channels as part of broader efforts to reduce regional hostilities. No final agreement has been announced and the operational conditions attached to any reopening remain unresolved.
Hormuz remains a critical strategic chokepoint and an important instrument of Iranian leverage. Any sustained reopening would have immediate implications for maritime security, regional naval posture and global energy flows.
Source: Iranian officials; diplomatic reporting; Reuters.