Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US eases military pressure and lifts its blockade of Iranian ports.

The official said Washington would first need to formally declare its willingness to resolve the crisis through diplomacy. The two sides could then agree on a timeline for the next steps, according to Reuters.

Iran’s delegation attending the United Nations General Assembly is currently in New York and has full authority to resume diplomatic negotiations with the US.

Tehran delivered its proposal to Washington through mediators on September 16. Details of a possible agreement to end hostilities between Iran and the US could be discussed in New York through intermediaries.

“The UN General Assembly is a golden opportunity for the US to return to diplomacy,” the official said, adding that Tehran would welcome a revival of diplomatic efforts if Washington takes concrete steps.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has traveled from Tehran to New York to attend the UN General Assembly. However, according to the official, he will not meet US President Donald Trump at the UN headquarters.

The Strait of Hormuz is a major global energy shipping route, and disruptions to traffic through the waterway have affected oil markets amid the ongoing tensions. Only two commodity vessels crossed the strait on September 21, compared with a pre-conflict average of about 125 large commercial vessels per day.