Tehran: In a bid to ease tensions and de-escalate the war-like atmosphere in West Asia, Iran has put forward a significant proposal, declaring its readiness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear negotiations with the United States, provided certain specific conditions are met.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran has drawn up a special seven-day plan and transmitted it to Washington through mediators. He noted that the proposal is modelled along the lines of the understanding reached between the US and Iran last June.
Araghchi made clear that if the United States agrees to Iran’s conditions, Tehran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume diplomatic talks by the end of the seven-day period. He further observed that reaching such an agreement before the upcoming midterm elections in the US would be beneficial for both nations.
The Foreign Minister reiterated that Iran has always remained committed to diplomacy regarding its peaceful nuclear programme. However, he demanded that for lasting security and calm to be established in the region, the United States must immediately cease its interference and military strikes on Iranian territory.
He also criticised several European nations, including Germany, for turning a blind eye to what he described as violations of international law being committed by the United States.
Separately, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian recently launched a scathing attack on US President Donald Trump, accusing Washington of completely failing to implement the agreement reached in June. He alleged that instead of cooperating in negotiations, the US had resorted to attacks against Iran and targeted its leaders and scientists — calling this proof of America’s failure to uphold its commitments.
President Pezeshkian, however, clarified that Iran has no desire for war and remains ready, even now, to pursue the path of diplomacy to resolve outstanding issues.