Iran has declared that its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is in the "final stage," though it insists the United States must first dismantle its blockade of Iranian oil exports.
The statement marks a hardening of Tehran's negotiating position as diplomatic efforts to secure the vital waterway continue to stall.
The development follows reports that Iran submitted a draft memorandum to Washington earlier this month, offering to restore navigation rights in exchange for the immediate lifting of American sanctions.
While the framework suggests a potential path to de-escalation, the current insistence on preconditions indicates that a breakthrough remains elusive.
This latest assertion comes as four nations recently reaffirmed their support for freedom of navigation in the Strait, signaling growing international pressure to normalize shipping routes.
The diplomatic friction persists despite ongoing technical talks aimed at finalizing a shipping deal.