Iran expects formal US response on Strait of Hormuz proposal via Qatari mediators

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced late Monday, September 28, 2026, that Tehran expects to receive a definitive response from the United States on Tuesday regarding its proposal to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

What are the details of the Qatari mediation and Iran's proposal?

Speaking from New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Araghchi confirmed that Qatari intermediaries presented revised framework ideas to the Iranian delegation, which were reviewed before being relayed back to US officials. "Qatari intermediaries presented ideas, and we discussed them; they are set to raise the matter with the American side once more, after which the final US response will be conveyed to us," Araghchi told Iranian state news agency IRNA.

The proposal outlines a seven-day timeline during which Iran would restore commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a comprehensive regional ceasefire, the unfreezing of $12 billion in Iranian financial assets, the lifting of US energy sanctions, and an end to the US naval blockade.

How are Washington and Tehran positioning themselves ahead of the response?

The expected answer follows indirect discussions held in New York between US and Iranian delegations working through Qatari and Pakistani channels. While US President Donald Trump publicly rejected Iran's initial conditions over the weekend, he confirmed to reporters that US officials held indirect talks with mediators on Monday to explore potential paths forward.

According to Anadolu Agency, Araghchi emphasized that Tehran maintains its readiness for a diplomatic settlement, stating that "if the Americans claim they are seeking an agreement or a peaceful solution, we have presented that solution," while noting that Iranian forces remain fully prepared for a resumption of hostilities should negotiations fail.