diplomacyTuesday, September 22, 20262 sources
Iran Offers to Open Hormuz to International Shipping in Exchange for US Ending Blockade and Reducing Military Threat
On September 22, 2026, Iran proposed to open the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping if the United States ceased its blockade and reduced its military presence in the region. The offer came amid heightened tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate hostilities.
Iran's proposal, reported by The Times of Israel, stated that the country would allow unrestricted passage through the strategic waterway if the United States ended its naval blockade and curtailed its military operations in the Persian Gulf. The offer was framed as a gesture of goodwill and a potential pathway to renewed diplomatic engagement. The Times of Israel published the report twice on the same day, with slightly different phrasing but identical content.
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IndependentThe Times of IsraelSep 22, 09:32 PM
Seeking talks, Iran offers to open Hormuz if US ends blockade, curtails military threat - timesofisrael.comSeeking talks, Iran offers to open Hormuz if US ends blockade, curtails military threat timesofisrael.com
IndependentThe Times of IsraelSep 22, 02:32 PM
Seeking talks, Iran offers to open Hormuz if US ends blockade, curtails military threat - The Times of IsraelSeeking talks, Iran offers to open Hormuz if US ends blockade, curtails military threat The Times of Israel