In brief
At a press briefing in Tehran, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the two‑day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is still on the table. The plan follows a recent ceasefire and a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, but no progress has been made toward a final agreement. Baghaei emphasized the plan as a sign of Iran’s good faith and urged Washington to respond to its conditions.
At a weekly press conference in Tehran on Monday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei reaffirmed that the two‑day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains on the table.
Esmaeil Baghaei said the proposal, which could be shortened from a former seven‑day offer, is a “clear and transparent” expression of Iran’s good faith and the most logical way to restore security in the West Asia region.
Our position regarding the negotiations is completely clear and transparent. Iran’s two‑day plan per se is indicative of the country’s utmost good faith.
The spokesman added that if the United States meets Iran’s demands, the region will see “positive events within two days and security will be restored.” He urged Washington to “make its decision if it has correctly understood its people’s message.”
Background
On February 28, Israel and the United States launched joint attacks on Tehran and other Iranian cities. Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes targeting Israeli and U.S. bases and assets, tightening its grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
In April, a ceasefire was achieved between the parties on April 8, halting hostilities in the area. The ceasefire paved the way for a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on June 18, a diplomatic document that set out a 60‑day negotiation period ending on August 17 to reach a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief.
Because the talks failed to produce sufficient progress, the two sides had not reached a comprehensive deal, and tensions remained high.
The Two‑Day Plan
In September, Iran proposed a seven‑day plan to the United States to cease hostilities and reopen the Strait. By November, the ministry expressed readiness to reduce the implementation period to just two days, contingent on Washington meeting Tehran’s conditions.
Baghaei characterized the plan as “the most logical proposal,” arguing that it represents a concrete step toward restoring the critical oil passage and reducing uncertainty for maritime traffic.
He added the plan is the “most logical proposal” available, stressing that if the United States meets Iran’s demands, the West Asia region will witness the unfolding of positive events within two days and security will be restored.
Baghaei’s remarks come as Iran seeks to secure the passage of oil, a key component of global trade, and to signal a willingness to engage in further diplomatic negotiations with the United States.
With the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed to commercial shipping, the international community watches closely to see whether Iran will follow through on the two‑day plan and if Washington will reciprocate by meeting Tehran’s conditions outlined in the MoU.
For now, Iran maintains that its proposal is still open, and the next steps will depend on a decisive response from the United States.
