Iran Says Two‑Day Hormuz Strait Deal Still Viable Amid U.S. Talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 9 — At a weekly press briefing, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Ismail Baghei confirmed that Tehran’s two‑day blueprint for reopening the Hormuz Strait remains active and can still be examined. Baghei highlighted that Iran’s negotiation policy is fully transparent and that the brief timetable reflects the nation’s desire to proceed with honesty and positive intent. He described the plan as the most realistic option on the table and suggested that, if the United States adopts Iran’s conditions, a constructive turn of events could be witnessed within two days, helping to re‑establish security in the western Asian corridor. Baghei called on Washington to clearly understand the Iranian message and make a decisive choice.

In September, Iran had proposed a seven‑day agenda to the United States designed to reduce tensions and restart traffic through the strait. Tehran later indicated that, upon U.S. acceptance of the terms, the plan could be rolled out in just two days. Former President Donald Trump, speaking to CNN, remarked that while active talks keep the probability of fresh Iranian attacks "very low," he did not rule out future military options. Trump claimed the United States has already dealt a heavy blow to Iran and that further force would be unlikely unless a solid agreement on the nuclear program and the Hormuz reopening is secured. He also mentioned that America has pinpointed several Iranian infrastructural targets—including power stations and bridges—able to be neutralised swiftly, though he expressed a preference for a negotiated settlement. Earlier, Trump noted that negotiations continue and that his administration has imposed sanctions on eight Canadian firms allegedly assisting Iran via crypto‑money channels.