Iran Floats 7-Day Roadmap to Reopen Strait of Hormuz and Restart Nuclear Talks Amid UNGA Diplomacy

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi proposed a seven-day plan on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York to end hostilities with the United States, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and resume comprehensive nuclear negotiations, provided Washington meets Tehran's conditions including lifting its naval blockade, releasing frozen assets estimated at $12 billion or more, waiving oil sanctions, and halting related conflicts including in Lebanon. The proposal accelerates a June memorandum of understanding that briefly eased tensions before collapsing. Multiple outlets including The New York Times, Al Jazeera, and others reported Araghchi stating that if conditions are met, the strait would open on the seventh day and talks would restart immediately thereafter. Qatar has been facilitating indirect communications. Iranian state media, including Fars, issued denials regarding specific 'technical talks' or expert delegations in New York, consistent with prior patterns of public pushback amid ongoing backchannel efforts. US officials have signaled they are not rushed, citing control over the strait, while oil markets reacted to the diplomatic signals. Broader context includes ongoing regional tensions and Iran's insistence on sequencing concessions before nuclear discussions. Past similar claims have featured mixed signals between Iranian factions and rapid headline shifts.