RismadarVoice Reporters
September 26, 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was coordinated with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, as Iran signals readiness to implement the plan if the United States accepts its terms.
Pezeshkian disclosed this during an interview with US broadcaster CBS, excerpts of which were released on Saturday.
“Coordination with the leader of the revolution has been carried out,” Pezeshkian said.
He maintained that Iran would honour its commitments if Washington accepted the proposal and fulfilled its obligations.
“If the US accepts it and fulfils its obligations, we will do the same, and there will be no issue in this regard,” he said.
Pezeshkian said Iran had established a six-member team drawn from different state institutions to deliberate on the negotiations and make decisions through a coordinated process.
The team includes representatives of the government, parliament and security institutions.
His comments provide further indication that the proposal has support from Iran’s highest political authority as Tehran seeks an agreement with Washington over the strategically important waterway.
Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if specified conditions are met, with negotiations on broader outstanding issues expected to follow.
Pezeshkian said the latest framework follows the objectives of an earlier memorandum of understanding reached between Iran and the United States in June.
Under Tehran’s proposal, both sides would take steps to remove restrictions before returning to negotiations.
The Iranian government has demanded measures including the easing of sanctions, the release of frozen Iranian assets and an end to restrictions affecting its maritime activities.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, making its reopening a major issue for international energy markets and maritime trade.
The United States has yet to announce a formal public response to Iran’s latest proposal, although reports have indicated that President Donald Trump rejected the plan.
Pezeshkian, however, said implementation could begin once Washington formally accepted the proposal.
The latest comments come amid continuing diplomatic contacts aimed at reducing tensions between Washington and Tehran and establishing a framework for wider negotiations.
