TEHRAN, Sept 26 - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States (US) accepts a plan it conveyed through Qatar.
Anadolu Ajansı reported that he said the timeline would begin once Washington accepts the proposal
The US would be expected to take steps within the first four or five days, allowing the Strait to reopen on day six.
Talks between Tehran and Washington on a final agreement would then begin on day seven.
He added that the measures sought from Washington were already included in the memorandum of understanding signed in Islamabad in June.
“If there is seriousness on the US side to come to a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, everything is now prepared,” Araghchi told the media in New York on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
Iran is committed to safe navigation through the Strait, but accuses Washington of derailing implementation of the agreement through subsequent military action.
He said that Tehran remains open to diplomacy but wants credible assurances against renewed US attacks before entering another round of negotiations.
