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Iran presses 7-day plan to reopen Hormuz as Trump denies peace talks

29 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC · Strait of Hormuz, Iran · single source so far

Iranian foreign minister Araghchi says Iran is in close contact with mediators on ideas to implement its seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump denies that peace talks are under way.

Location: Strait of Hormuz, Iran · Iran live map
Coordinates: 26.57°N 56.25°E
Reported: 29 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC
Category: Diplomacy
Impact: 2 of 5 · Notable
Situation: US–Iran war

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Iran presses 7-day Hormuz plan as Trump denies peace talks are under way

On Thursday's edge, early Wednesday reports said Iranian foreign minister Araghchi is in close contact with mediators on implementing Iran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump denies peace talks are under way. On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey took a diplomatic push to Tehran to avert a new escalation, and Gulf-backed talks reportedly aim to reopen Hormuz within four days of sanctions being lifted. No agreement is reported.

Gulf-backed talks aim to reopen Hormuz within four days of sanctions being lifted and to have the Houthis withdraw substantial forces inside Yemen. The US wants a concession, possibly allowing UN weapons inspectors back into Iran.
On Tuesday Iran said the US is not serious about talks, and UKMTO reported a ship on fire off the coast of Iraq.
Iran says it is preparing for a possible US and Israeli attack after the US midterms.
US Central Command says more than 3,000 commercial vessels have transited Hormuz with its support.

Updated 29 Oct 2026, 01:50 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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