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Hormuz Good News: Iran Ready to Open in 7 Days, But Sets Condition for Trump.
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News18•22-09-2026, 16:53
Hormuz Good News: Iran Ready to Open in 7 Days, But Sets Condition for Trump.
- •Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, considered the world's most dangerous maritime passage, within 7 days.
- •Tehran has put a tough condition before US President Donald Trump: America must reduce its military pressure in the Persian Gulf.
- •Iran believes the US's aggressive stance will not allow peace efforts to succeed; it must prove its seriousness.
- •If the US withdraws its military, Iran will safely open the Strait of Hormuz for all commercial vessels and oil tankers.
- •Hormuz is the backbone of global oil supply, with 20-30% of crude oil and a large portion of LPG/LNG passing through it.
Key Questions Answered
Iran has stated that if the United States immediately reduces its military pressure and withdraws its military presence from the Persian Gulf and surrounding areas, it will safely open the Strait of Hormuz for all commercial vessels and oil tankers within seven days.
No, an Iranian official has completely dismissed speculations of a direct meeting or talks between Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian during the United Nations General Assembly.
Since India imports about 85 percent of its crude oil from abroad with a large portion passing through Hormuz, reopening the route will help stabilize or decrease petrol and diesel prices, keep inflation and grocery costs under control, and ensure uninterrupted energy security.
