Iran presented its reopening proposal in mid‑September after an interim ceasefire collapsed, and officials confirmed it remains on the table after receiving a US response.
Araqchi said the seven conditions include lifting the US blockade on Iranian ports, removing sanctions on oil exports, and ending hostilities on all regional fronts—demands that Washington has not yet met.
US Vice President J.D. Vance earlier this month demanded a “meaningful” cut in Iran’s uranium enrichment before any talks could resume, a stance that Iran says should start with the waterway’s security.
The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20% of global oil trade and a significant share of LNG shipments; its closure has already tightened supply chains worldwide.
If Washington accepts the conditions, Iran says the strait could be reopened within six days, with formal negotiations restarting the following day, a timetable that could relieve pressure on global markets.