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Iranian President Pezeshkian Proposes Reopening Strait of Hormuz and Resuming Nuclear Talks with U.S., Offering IAEA Access.

September 26, 2026

⚖️ Two accounts of the same story

Iranian outlets

ISNA reports that Iran is 'ready to implement the agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz if Iran's proposal is accepted,' linking it to resuming nuclear talks and allowing UN inspectors.

International wires

CBS News and The New York Times (via Google Iran) report that Iranian President Pezeshkian proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and welcomes nuclear inspectors, with CBS specifically quoting Pezeshkian's willingness to allow UN nuclear inspectors.

The disagreement: Both broadly agree.

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President Pezeshkian's proposal offers a potential diplomatic path for de-escalation but is conditional on U.S. acceptance, and a senior Iranian official has stated no nuclear concessions will be made even if the Hormuz proposal is accepted, indicating continued underlying tensions and potential for stalled negotiations.

📌 Key developments

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming nuclear talks with the U.S., indicating Iran would comply with its obligations and permit UN inspectors if the U.S. accepts the proposal.
President Pezeshkian stated Iran is willing to dilute enriched uranium and allow international verification, denying any ambition to develop nuclear weapons and citing a religious decree.
A senior Iranian official, speaking anonymously, stated that Iran will not make concessions over its nuclear program even if the United States accepts Tehran's proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The IAEA continues to scrutinize Iran's nuclear program, noting difficulties in obtaining information and conducting in-field verification.
[Sep 24] Israeli officials indicated that a resumption of strikes against Iran is 'only a matter of time,' citing Iranian attempts to revive and fortify its nuclear program.

💡 Why it matters

This proposal presents a potential diplomatic pathway to de-escalate regional tensions and address nuclear concerns, contingent on U.S. response and willingness to engage, but the stated refusal to make nuclear concessions complicates the prospects for a comprehensive agreement.

🎭 People in the news

Masoud Pezeshkian — Iranian President, proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming nuclear talks with the U.S., offering IAEA access and denying nuclear weapons ambition.
Benjamin Netanyahu — Israeli Prime Minister, [Sep 25] defended past attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities and stated Israel and the United States acted together.
Abbas Araghchi — Iranian Foreign Minister, outlined Iran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear negotiations.

👀 What to watch

U.S. official response to President Pezeshkian's proposal.
Reactions from European powers regarding the diplomatic overture.
Further statements from the IAEA regarding inspection access and Iran's cooperation.

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