Iran’s plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days was drawn up “in coordination” with the country’s Supreme Leader and can be implemented “without any problem” if the United States agrees to the proposal, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said.
“Coordination with the leader of the Revolution”, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has the final say on decisions in the Islamic Republic, “did take place”, Pezeshkian said in an interview with CBS.
The interview was released on Saturday by Iranian news agency IRNA.
“If the US accepts the Iranian plan and fulfils its commitments, we will do the same, and there will be no problem in this regard,” Pezeshkian said.
Six-member group given decision-making powers
Pezeshkian said a six-member group has been established, comprising representatives from several institutions and bodies, including the armed forces, parliament and government.
The group “meets to discuss the issues at stake and has the authority to make decisions”, the Iranian president said.
Pezeshkian concluded a week of diplomatic consultations on Friday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Iran submits Hormuz proposal to US
As part of those diplomatic efforts, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi submitted a new proposal to the United States for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Under the Iranian proposal, the strategically important waterway would reopen within seven days if Washington accepts the plan and fulfils its commitments.
While an official response from Washington is awaited, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing US officials, that President Donald Trump had rejected the proposal.
