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On November 2, 2026, Iran's Foreign Ministry announced it was considering a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. agrees to certain conditions. This proposal follows an earlier suggestion for a one-week timeline and indicates Iran’s willingness to quickly resolve the situation if its demands are met. The spokesperson also noted that negotiations continue through mediators.
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As of November 2, 2026, Qatar has been mediating negotiations between the United States and Iran, trying to prevent further military escalations following President Trump's threats. On October 30, a Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran to discuss proposals aimed at ending hostilities. The talks have included discussions on Iran’s nuclear program and securing the Strait of Hormuz. However, by November 2, Iranian negotiators had left Doha without reaching an agreement, though a draft proposal is being circulated for further consideration. Meanwhile, Iran has proposed a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if its demands are met, including ending the US naval blockade and addressing Iran’s legitimate requirements. The entire Gulf region remains on high alert as diplomatic efforts continue.

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We have stated that, if Iran's demands are met, it would be possible to restore security to the Strait of Hormuz and resume the negotiating process within a short period," said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, adding that the "exchange of messages is still ongoing" via mediators.
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🔮 We have stated that, if Iran's demands are met, it would be possible to restore security to the Strait of Hormuz and resume the negotiating process within a short period," said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, adding that the "exchange of messages is still ongoing" via mediators.
2026-11-02 · The Hindu
Iran says considering two-day plan to reopen Hormuz · assertive framing

Claims (3 extracted, 0 hedged)

Iran's Foreign Ministry on Monday (November 2, 2026) said it was considering a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. agrees to its conditions, having previously proposed a one-week timeline. asserted
U.S. → say → timeline
"The possibility of implementing this plan in two days is another indication of Iran's good-faith approach. asserted
possibility → implement → approach
We have stated that, if Iran's demands are met, it would be possible to restore security to the Strait of Hormuz and resume the negotiating process within a short period," said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, adding that the "exchange of messages is still ongoing" via mediators. asserted
exchange → state → mediators
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