Iran Says It Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 2 Days as Part of U.S. Deal
The New York Times's headline. Reported by The New York Times, The New York Times World, TASS, Euronews.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The New York Times, Iranian officials spoke of some progress in negotiating to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas shipping lane, even as they prepare for all-out war. TASS reported that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would reopen the strait within two days if a deal is reached with the US, and that Iran demands recognition of a shipping route it discussed with Oman. Euronews reported that foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the timeline had shortened from the seven days first proposed in September, but that everything depends on Washington. The sources describe the reopening as conditional on a US deal.
Key points
- The New York Times says Iranian officials spoke of some progress in negotiating to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- TASS reports Iran agrees to reopen the strait within two days if a deal is reached with the US.
- TASS reports Iran demands recognition of a shipping route in the strait that it discussed with Oman.
- Euronews reports Esmaeil Baghaei said "everything depends" on Washington.
What we know
- Iranian officials spoke of some progress in negotiating to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to The New York Times.
- Iran says it would reopen the strait in two days as part of a deal with the US, according to the sources.
- Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said the timeline shortened from seven days first proposed in September, according to Euronews.
Sources differ: Euronews reports a seven-day timeline first proposed in September, a detail the other sources do not mention.
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Iran Says It Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 2 Days as Part of U.S. Deal. According to The New York Times, Iranian officials spoke of some progress in negotiating to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas shipping lane, even as they prepare for all-out war. TASS reported that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would reopen the strait within two days if a deal is reached with the US, and that Iran demands recognition of a shipping route it discussed with Oman. Euronews reported that foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the timeline had shortened from the seven days first proposed in September, but that everything depends on Washington. The sources describe the reopening as conditional on a US deal. Covered by 4 publications. The New York Times: Iran Says It Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 2 Days as Part of U.S. Deal. The New York Times World: Iran Says It Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 2 Days as Part of U.S. Deal. TASS: Iran agrees to reopen Strait of Hormuz within two days if deal reached with US. Euronews: Iran says it can reopen Hormuz in two days if US meets conditions.
Who is covering it
- The New York Times United States Iran Says It Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 2 Days as Part of U.S. Deal Iranian officials spoke of some progress in negotiating to reopen the strait, a vital oil and gas shipping lane, even as they prepare for all-out war. 5 h ago · Tier 2
- The New York Times World United States Iran Says It Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 2 Days as Part of U.S. Deal Iranian officials spoke of some progress in negotiating to reopen the strait, a vital oil and gas shipping lane, even as they prepare for all-out war. 5 h ago · Tier 2
- TASS Russia Iran agrees to reopen Strait of Hormuz within two days if deal reached with US Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that Iran demands recognition of the shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz that it had discussed with Oman, and the closure of other ones 31 Oct · Tier 3
- Euronews France Iran says it can reopen Hormuz in two days if US meets conditions Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the timeline shortened from the seven days first proposed in September was “another indication of Iran’s good-faith approach” but that “everything depends” on Washington. 7 h ago · Tier 3
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