Iran has offered the United States a seven‑day plan to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the American side can accept the proposal now or later.
In a statement released on Thursday, Tehran said it had outlined a timetable that would see the narrow waterway, which lies between Iran and Oman, reopened within a week if the United States agrees to the terms.
The Iranian government has not yet detailed the specific measures that would be taken, but it has made clear that the decision rests with Washington.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil traffic, with roughly one in five barrels of the world’s crude passing through its 21‑mile wide channel each day.
Until the United States responds, the future of shipping through the strait remains uncertain, and the international community watches closely for any developments that could affect energy markets.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
