Iran FM Araghchi formally proposes reopening Strait of Hormuz within 7 days if US accepts conditions, resuming nuclear talks; Dow/S&P/Nasdaq futures up 0.3-0.7%, WTI fell to ~$92.35
What happened
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 25, said Iran had formally delivered a seven-day plan to the US via Qatari mediators to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks. Under the proposal, Washington must accept Iran's conditions — lifting the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, waiving sanctions on Iranian oil sales, releasing frozen Iranian assets estimated above $12 billion, and observing a ceasefire that includes Lebanon — after which the US-side steps take 4-5 days, the strait reopens on day six, and US-Iran talks on a final nuclear deal begin on day seven.
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- Broad market — Dow/S&P/Nasdaq futures rose 0.3-0.7% on hopes the conflict de-escalates. Energy: WTI fell to ~$92.35 on the prospect of normal Hormuz flows being restored. Airlines, shippers and other fuel-exposed names benefit if crude stays down; defense contractors lose the near-term tailwind. Iran-adjacent and oil-service names would react to any sustained reopening.