KATHMANDU: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated that a seven-day proposal submitted by Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains under active discussion. He provided the update on Sunday while attending the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Baghdad.

According to Araghchi, Iran has clearly outlined its conditions for ending hostile activities and reopening the strategic waterway, with the seven-day plan already presented to the United States. He noted that Washington has provided its feedback on the proposal, which Tehran is currently reviewing. Araghchi stated that the Iranian plan remains on the negotiating table. He explained that if the United States meets these conditions, the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened on the sixth day, followed by the resumption of talks on the seventh day.

The foreign minister claimed that Iran’s conditions are not extraordinary, asserting that they are consistent with previous commitments made by the U.S. during earlier negotiations and memoranda of understanding. While emphasizing that Iran will not bow to threats and is prepared for defense, he reiterated that the country is willing to pursue a diplomatic path to resolve the crisis.

Tensions escalated after Israel and the U.S. launched joint strikes on Tehran and other cities on Feb. 28, prompting Iranian missile and drone retaliation against U.S. military assets in the region. A ceasefire was established on April 8, followed by a memorandum of understanding on June 18 to end hostilities. The agreement included a 60-day window to reach a final consensus on Iran’s nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions. That deadline expired on Aug. 17 without sufficient progress. As a critical global energy transit route, the status of the Strait of Hormuz continues to be a major concern for the international community due to its impact on global oil supplies.