IRAN OFFERS TO REOPEN STRAIT OF HORMUZ WITHIN 7 DAYS IF U.S. EASES BLOCKADE: Kyodo Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington takes initial steps toward ending the blockade of Iranian ports and halting military operations around the strait, Kyodo reports, citing a senior Iranian official. The proposal has reportedly been conveyed to Washington through mediators, with Tehran planning further talks around the U.N. General Assembly. No agreement has been reached yet. Iran has previously tied reopening Hormuz to an end to the U.S. blockade. Source: Kyodo 22-SEP-2026 05:20 AM ET