Iran says Qatar-mediated plan could reopen Strait of Hormuz within two days if U.S. meets demands

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks with Qatari mediators could allow the Strait of Hormuz to fully reopen within two days if the United States meets Tehran’s conditions. He said the outcome depends on Washington’s answers and that Iran is prepared for either diplomacy or defense. The reported demands include lifting recently imposed U.S. sanctions, restoring oil-sale waivers, and reducing the U.S. military presence in the region.