'Ball Is In US Court': Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz Can Reopen In 2 Days If America Meets Its Demands

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei described the shorter timeline as a sign of Iran's willingness to engage diplomatically, saying the country could restore security in the strait and resume negotiations within a short period if its demands were met.

"The possibility of implementing this plan in two days is another indication of Iran's good-faith approach. We have stated that, if Iran's demands are met, it would be possible to restore security to the Strait of Hormuz and resume the negotiating process within a short period," he said, as per AFP news agency.

Baghaei added that the exchange of messages between the two sides was continuing through mediators. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Baghaei accused Washington of failing to pursue diplomacy and instead undermining diplomatic efforts over the past two years.

"The ball is now in the US's court and Iran's demands are entirely clear and logical," he said, adding that Tehran would judge the prospects of reaching an agreement based on Washington's actions rather than its statements, Al Jazeera reported.

Baghaei described the shorter timeline as a demonstration of Iran's goodwill and willingness to pursue diplomacy, while stressing that the next steps would depend on Washington's response. "The possibility of implementing this plan in two days is another indication of Iran's good-faith approach.

We have stated that, if Iran's demands are met, it would be possible to restore security to the Strait of Hormuz and resume the negotiating process within a short period," he said. Iran states it can reopen the Strait and restore security if its demands are met by the United States.

It views these demands as entirely clear and logical. The shorter two-day timeline is an indication of Iran's good-faith approach and willingness to engage diplomatically. Iran believes it can restore security and resume negotiations quickly.

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