Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran has put forward a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipping, contingent on the United States meeting Tehran's conditions. Araghchi told multiple outlets in New York that the choice on reopening the strait now 'rests with the United States.'
According to CBS News, Iran's president said Tehran wants a deal with the U.S. before November's midterm elections. The proposal reportedly also includes ending fighting between the two countries and restarting talks toward a broader peace deal, according to The Hill and Al Jazeera English.
Several outlets, including The Hindu and France 24, reported that President Trump rejected the proposal, though the United States had not issued a public response as of Saturday, according to France 24. A U.S. official told the BBC that 'constructive discussions' were taking place through mediators.
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has been at a stalemate for nearly seven months, according to France 24, with new mediation efforts occurring this week. CNBC reported the announcement came as the Houthis launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Saudi targets Friday morning.
How each side covered it
Left
- Outlets emphasized Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's statement that reopening Hormuz 'rests with the United States'.
- Coverage noted Iran's president said Tehran wants a deal before November's midterm elections.
- Reports detailed the seven-day proposal pitched at the UNGA, contingent on the US meeting Iran's conditions.
- Some outlets specifically noted Trump had rejected the proposal.
“Iran says choice on reopening Hormuz ‘rests with the United States’ after deal offer” — NBC News
Center
- Coverage focused on the US response, with France 24 and others reporting Trump had reportedly rejected the plan while officials described 'constructive discussions' through mediators.
- Outlets detailed the seven-day plan's aims: ending fighting, reopening Hormuz, and restarting talks for a final peace deal.
- The Times of India highlighted Trump sharing a new 'Trump Strait' map after rejecting the ceasefire offer.
- Reports noted the plan emerged amid a nearly seven-month stalemate, with Semafor citing both sides' reluctance to surrender leverage.
“Asked about the Iranian proposal, a US official told the BBC "constructive discussions" were taking place through mediators.” — BBC News
Right
- Outlets reported the core facts of Iran's seven-day proposal to reopen Hormuz and restart nuclear talks.
- Fox Business highlighted skepticism surrounding the rumored US-Iran deal.
- Coverage from these outlets largely presented the offer factually without extensive elaboration on US rejection.
“Iran Offers to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within a Week” — Newsmax
Questions readers ask
What did Iran propose regarding the Strait of Hormuz?
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran offered a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United States meets its conditions, according to multiple outlets including the Associated Press and Reuters.
Did the United States accept Iran's proposal?
Reports differ: The Hindu and France 24 reported that President Trump rejected the proposal, while a U.S. official told the BBC that 'constructive discussions' were taking place through mediators, and France 24 noted the U.S. had not issued a public response as of Saturday.
Why does the Strait of Hormuz matter?
France 24 described the waterway as key to the world's oil supply and central to the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
What else did Iran's proposal reportedly include?
According to The Hill and Al Jazeera English, the plan also aims to end fighting between the U.S. and Iran and restart talks for a final peace deal. CBS News reported Iran's president said Tehran wants a deal before November's midterm elections.
What happens next?
As of the reporting, the U.S. had not publicly confirmed its position, with mediators continuing discussions, according to the BBC and France 24.
Sources · 32 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningIran pitches seven-day roadmap to end conflict with US
- Associated PressLeft-leaningIran proposes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if the US meets its conditions
- CBS NewsLeft-leaningIran leader says "everything will return to the way it was" if U.S. recommits to terms in June deal
- HuffPostLeft-leaningIran Proposes A Deal To Reopen The Strait Of Hormuz In 7 Days If The U.S. Meets Its Conditions
- Los Angeles TimesLeft-leaningIran proposes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if the U.S. meets its conditions
- NBC NewsLeft-leaningIran’s new proposal to re-open Strait of Hormuz
- PBS NewsHourLeft-leaningIran has suggested a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days
- The GuardianLeft-leaningTrump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day peace deal to reopen strait of Hormuz
- The HinduLeft-leaningIran suggests deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days; Trump rejects proposal
- Arab NewsCenterIran president says supreme leader backs new plan to reopen Hormuz
- BBC NewsCenterIran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
- BBC SportCenterIran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
- CNBCCenterIran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within 7 days and restart nuclear talks
- EuronewsCenterIran proposes phased deal to end war
- France 24CenterTrump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
- Politico EuropeCenterIran says Strait of Hormuz could reopen within seven days if US accepts deal
- ReutersCenterIran's Araqchi says now up to US to accept 7-day plan
- RTÉ NewsCenterIran offers US plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
- SemaforCenterUS, Iran explore phased deal to reopen Hormuz
- Sky NewsCenterIran says it has given the US a "concrete" seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- South China Morning PostCenterIran offers US plan to reopen Hormuz within 7 days
- The HillCenterIran pitches 7-day plan to restart US talks, reopen Strait of Hormuz
- The Irish TimesCenterTrump ‘rejects’ Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days
- The Times of IndiaCenter‘Choice now rests with US’: Iran offers America 7-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
- BreitbartRight-leaningIran has suggested a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days
- Fox BusinessRight-leaningRumored US-Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz faces skepticism
- GB NewsRight-leaningDonald Trump 'rejects Iranian peace proposal' to reopen Strait of Hormuz
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningIran Offers Conditional Reopening of Strait of Hormuz
- National PostRight-leaningIran has proposed a plan during U.S. talks to reopen Hormuz within a week: minister
- NewsmaxRight-leaningIran Offers to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within a Week
- The Epoch TimesRight-leaningIran Proposes 7-Day Plan to Restart Nuclear Talks, Open Strait of Hormuz
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningIran floats seven-day plan to end the war, reopen Strait of Hormuz