Iran proposes a faster Hormuz reopening plan as Netanyahu vows to continue

Conflict · First reported 2 Nov, 17:04 · Updated 17:37

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Iran said it had a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks with the United States, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he wanted to “finish the job.” A separate report said Iran’s offer was conditional and noted President Trump’s warning about possible major combat operations after the November midterm elections.

Iran said Monday that its plan would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks with the United States in two days, rather than the seven days originally expected.
Netanyahu said he wanted to “finish the job” before the proposed process concluded.
Another report described Iran’s offer as conditional and said Trump had warned he could authorize major combat operations against Tehran after the November midterm elections.

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Key facts

Iran’s proposed timeline: Two days, compared with an originally expected seven days.
Proposed steps: Reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks with the United States.
Iran offer: The Hill describes it as subject to several conditions.
Trump’s warning: He was reported as open to authorizing major combat operations against Tehran after the November midterm elections.