Iran says ready to reopen Hormuz in two days if U.S. agrees to demands
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the United States meets specific demands, including lifting sanctions and ending the war. The proposal comes amid heightened tensions and U.S. midterm election rhetoric.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical energy corridor; its status directly impacts global oil prices and international geopolitical stability.
Tehran Iran on Monday (November 2, 2026) said it was ready to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if Washington agrees to conditions, as U.S. President Donald Trump issued his latest war threat at a rally for midterm elections. A senior Iranian official said the offer to open the vital energy corridor, which follows intense efforts by mediators to stop a return to war, showed "good faith". Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes Diplomatic efforts to end the West Asia war have been punctuated by repeated threats from the U.S.
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