Seven-Day Plan: First US Comment on Araghchi's Statements
A US official said Washington held constructive discussions with Iran through mediators and continues to discuss nuclear issues. This follows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's announcement that Iran presented a concrete seven-day plan to the US via Qatar, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz if conditions are met. The plan reportedly includes a seven-day halt to hostilities in the Middle East, release of frozen Iranian assets worth about $12 billion, lifting oil sanctions, and ending the US blockade of Iranian ports.
Why it matters: The exchange underscores the theme of maritime chokepoints, as the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is made conditional on sanctions relief and a regional truce.