Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would honor commitments if the U.S. accepts an offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after seven days and restart nuclear talks. Washington has yet to respond; he cited distrust as an obstacle to meeting Trump.
The proposal calls for talks as an initial step toward a final nuclear agreement. The two sides also disagree over shipping rules: Washington says Iran should not control waterways into the strait, including those passing through Omani territory, or charge tolls; Tehran demands ships seek permission and use an Iran-approved route. Pezeshkian blamed the U.S. for the July collapse of a 60-day ceasefire intended to allow nuclear talks; it fell apart after Iran targeted commercial vessels and the U.S. responded with attacks on Iran.
On inspections, Pezeshkian said Iran could reach agreements during negotiations to allow U.N. inspectors, after Margaret Brennan noted inspectors had not previously received full access. He also said Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had no ongoing health problems and that injuries to his face and legs had recovered; Pezeshkian said he had met Khamenei twice.
