Iran is in close contact with mediators on seven-day plan, foreign minister says
- Iran continued to give diplomacy a chance to succeed and raised the possibility of the seven-day plan
Iran's foreign minister confirmed ongoing diplomatic efforts with intermediaries to implement its proposal for ending the Middle East war, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, despite previous US rejection.
- Iran's diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war.
- The seven-day plan and its potential for quick implementation.
- Reopening the Strait of Hormuz under specific conditions.
- Qatari mediation following US rejection of Iran's proposal.
Iran’s foreign minister said on Wednesday Tehran remained in close contact with intermediaries on discussing ideas for ensuring implementation of an Iranian proposal aimed at ending the war in the Middle East.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran continued to give diplomacy a chance to succeed and raised the possibility of the seven-day plan proposed by Tehran being completed in less than a week if implemented.
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Araqchi has previously said that under the proposal the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy shipping channels, could be reopened if certain conditions were met. US President Donald Trump rejected it, prompting further Qatari mediation.