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Iran says it awaits US response on seven-day roadmap to end war

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced a seven-day plan aimed at ending hostilities with the United States, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz on day six if accepted by Washington through intermediary Qatar. The proposal demands that the US lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waive sanctions on oil sales, and release $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets as initial steps before engaging in further negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program. This new initiative closely resembles a previous memorandum of understanding from June that ultimately failed due to disagreements over shipping control through Hormuz.

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As of October 2, 2026, Donald Trump rejected Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, deeming it "simply not enough." This proposal was made by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in an effort to ease tensions and open dialogue. However, Trump warned that military action against Tehran could resume after the U.S. midterm elections, suggesting ongoing hostility despite Iran's willingness to negotiate. The offer came amidst international pressure for a resolution to the conflict; Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope that the strait would reopen, while also noting Russia’s proposal to receive enriched uranium from Iran remains on the table.

The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on Iranian carmakers and rail operators in response to Tehran's threats and actions. In parallel, Trump dismissed previous claims suggesting his administration was preparing to provide significant concessions to Iran, instead emphasizing a strategy focused on economic pressure through sanctions that have severely impacted Iran’s currency, with the rial trading at an unprecedented 2.5 million to the dollar.

The situation remains tense, with multiple international stakeholders advocating for dialogue and peace but facing resistance from both sides, particularly as the U.S. continues its aggressive stance towards Iran despite diplomatic efforts by other nations like Russia. Ed Miliband, UK Foreign Secretary, also met with his Iranian counterpart in New York during the UN General Assembly to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz and address threats posed by Iranian-linked groups on British soil. However, Miliband reiterated that Britain will not tolerate any form of intimidation or hostile activity linked to Iran. This complex diplomatic scenario underscores the challenges in achieving a peaceful resolution without further escalation.

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A plan that echoes a collapsed deal The proposal, which aims to end the war that has entered its seventh month, closely mirrors a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Tehran and Washington on June 17, after Qatari and Pakistani mediation, which set a 60-day window for talks but collapsed within weeks. Technical and vague terms over control of shipping through Hormuz led to disputes, as Iran began firing on vessels it accused of ignoring its authorisation rules, prompting US President Donald Trump to declare the deal “over” in July. The US has since sporadically struck Iranian territory and coastal areas in response. Araghchi met for talks on Tuesday with Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

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Iran says it awaits US response on seven-day roadmap to end war · assertive framing

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Iran has formally submitted a seven-day roadmap to end its war with the United States and is now awaiting Washington’s response, according to Tehran’s top diplomat. uncertain

Iran → submit → diplomat

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi detailed the plan to reporters outside the United Nations Security Council on Friday, saying it had been conveyed to Washington through Qatar. asserted

it → detail → Qatar

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he → halt → plan

Araghchi noted that initial steps would take four to five days, the Strait of Hormuz would reopen on the sixth day and “on day seven, the talks with the US will be started for the final deal on mutually agreed subjects”, referring to Iran’s nuclear programme. asserted

talks → note → programme

Under the plan, Washington would lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waive sanctions on Iranian oil sales, release an estimated $12bn in frozen Iranian assets and observe a ceasefire covering the region, including Lebanon and Yemen. asserted

Washington → lift → Lebanon

In return, Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s traded oil and gas passed before the war, and which has become Tehran’s main point of leverage. asserted

which → reopen → leverage

“The choice now rests with the United States,” Araghchi said. asserted

Araghchi → rest → States

“Iran does not accept coercion, threats or intimidation, and Iran will not surrender its sovereign rights under pressure. asserted

Iran → accept → pressure

I can tell you if there is seriousness on the US side to come to a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, everything is now prepared.” asserted

everything → tell → Hormuz

Ending all hostilities in the Middle East, including in Yemen and Lebanon, was reportedly among Tehran’s demands. uncertain

Ending → end → demands

Araghchi → echo → Assembly

Witkoff said the meeting was “lengthy” and that he hoped the talks would “prove constructive and promising.” asserted

talks → say → ?

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Fox News this week that ending the war was now up to Washington. asserted

ending → tell → Washington

“It’s America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not,” he said. asserted

he → ’ → this

A White House official told CNN the Trump administration was having “positive and constructive discussions through the mediators”. asserted

administration → tell → mediators

Analysts, however, remain sceptical. “Basically nothing has really changed,” said Cyrus Schayegh of the Geneva Graduate Institute, arguing Iran wants to keep the leverage it gained during the war, while Washington resists returning to the June framework. asserted

Washington → remain → framework

It appears unlikely that the new deal will make major progress before the US midterm elections in November, though Araghchi said Friday it “would be better” to reach one beforehand. asserted

it → appear → one

Qatar, a key mediator in the conflict, said its foreign minister spoke with Pezeshkian on Friday about de-escalation and the conditions for renewed dialogue. asserted

minister → say → dialogue