# Iran FM: Fulfilling prior US commitments would allow Strait of Hormuz to reopen

https://mins.news/en/item/108610

- TASS, 2026-10-20 22:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2204979

> Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said honoring the United States’ commitments under an earlier agreement would let Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping and resume bilateral negotiations. He said Tehran’s “seven-day initiative” was intended to keep diplomacy open, but restrictions would remain until Iran and Washington reach an understanding.

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