Strait of Hormuz ‘could reopen within days’ – what we know

Strait of Hormuz ‘could reopen within days’ – what we know Maira Butt Tuesday 22 September 2026 12:50 BST Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Trump says US ‘hopefully’ nearing end of war with Iran Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US lifts military pressure and its blockade on Iranian ports. A senior Iranian official stated the US must officially commit to resolving the issue diplomatically and agree a timeline for progress. Iran's delegation at the UN General Assembly in New York has been given full authority to revive diplomatic talks with the United States. The vital shipping route, which carries a fifth of global oil and gas, has been effectively closed since US-Israeli strikes on 28 February, driving up global fuel costs. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps warned it will change the geography and weapons of the war if President Donald Trump launches fresh strikes. In full Iran-US war latest: Tehran says it’s ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz within days if US eases military pressure