Iran Says Seven-Day Hormuz Plan Sent Through Qatar, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Says Choice Rests With United States
BAGHDAD, October 18, 2026,[VoM News]: The Iran-US war is twisting in its own nature as the fighting goes on large scale and leading to the global economic brutality.
Meanhwile, the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tthat Tehran remains open to diplomacy to end the conflict.
While Issuing a cystal clear statement, he revealed that Iran has conveyed a seven-day proposal through Qatar aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring normal maritime traffic.
Araghchi said the Strait could be reopened within seven days if the necessary conditions were met, adding that the next decision rested with Washington.
He made these remarks while addressing the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Baghdad.
Araghchi further added that Iran had pursued negotiations in good faith but argued that previous diplomatic efforts had been followed by military attacks, creating deep mistrust.
Tehran, he said, would require credible guarantees against renewed attacks before resuming negotiations.
He maintained that maritime security could not be restored while Iran faced military strikes, threats and restrictions, while reiterating that Tehran remained prepared for dialogue based on mutual respect.
Araghchi also referred to the June 17 Islamabad understanding between Iran and the United States, mediated by Pakistan with Qatari support.
He said maritime traffic initially recovered significantly before implementation stalled.
On developments in the Arabian Peninsula, Araghchi said Iran was prepared to facilitate dialogue between the parties based on an earlier peace roadmap, arguing that regional conflicts required political rather than military solutions.
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