Iran has offered the United States a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart stalled nuclear negotiations, according to reporting from CNBC, the BBC and Al Jazeera. Tehran says the choice to accept the plan now rests with Washington.

Al Jazeera reported that Iran has given the US a seven-day timeline to reopen the strategically vital waterway, framing the decision as one that the US must make. The outlet noted that Tehran’s offer comes as high fuel prices put pressure on President Trump ahead of the US midterm elections.

A US official told the BBC that ‘constructive discussions’ were taking place through mediators when asked about the Iranian offer, suggesting indirect engagement between the two sides rather than direct talks.

The diplomatic overture unfolded against a backdrop of continued regional tension. CNBC reported that the remarks came as the Houthis launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks at Saudi targets on Friday morning.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important shipping routes for oil, and any disruption or reopening carries significant implications for global energy supplies and prices. The linkage of the reopening to a restart of nuclear talks signals that Tehran is seeking to tie maritime and security issues to broader negotiations with Washington.

As of the latest reporting, the US had not publicly confirmed whether it would accept Iran’s plan, with contacts described as continuing through mediators.