Iran proposes reopening Strait of Hormuz contingent on U.S. lifting blockade
Tehran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping within one week, provided that the United States lifts its current naval blockade. This proposal follows reports of a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials on Tuesday, September 22, aimed at finding a diplomatic off-ramp to the ongoing conflict in the region.
Date: September 23, 2026
Location: Middle East, Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: HIGH
Source: CNBC