New York:Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced that Iran has presented a plan to the United States, suggesting that the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened within seven days, provided certain conditions are fulfilled.

According to Namibia Press Agency , Araghchi detailed the proposal during a press briefing at the UN Headquarters, stating that the plan was communicated to the United States through Qatar. The seven-day timeline would commence once the U.S. agrees to the terms, which involve specific actions that Iran estimates could take four or five days to complete. Following these actions, the strait would reopen on the sixth day, and talks aimed at reaching a final agreement on mutually agreed subjects would start on the seventh day.

Araghchi emphasized that the actions required from the U.S. are not new and are already part of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in June. He expressed confidence that with U.S. seriousness, a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be achieved, asserting that Iran will not succumb to coercion or threats.

The MoU, signed on June 18, aimed at ending regional conflicts, including those in Lebanon, and stipulated negotiations within 60 days to finalize an agreement. However, these talks remained unresolved due to escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

Araghchi further noted the strait was open until the Israeli-U.S. war against Iran began on February 28. After the MoU's signing, Iran engaged in technical discussions with Oman to restore maritime traffic. Nonetheless, unilateral U.S. actions subsequently obstructed the MoU's implementation, although Iran has maintained its openness to diplomacy.

Addressing concerns about Iran's nuclear program, Araghchi dismissed allegations of Iran nearing nuclear weapon capability as false, reiterating Iran's compliance with the Non-Proliferation Treaty since 1970 and ongoing monitoring by the International Atomic Energy Agency. He criticized the U.S. for its contradictory stance on non-proliferation while attacking Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities.