Iranian officials said they are ready to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United States lifts its naval blockade and ends the war [1].
The proposal comes as the U.S. maintains a blockade of the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. Because the strait is a critical artery for global oil and gas shipments, any agreement to restore free navigation could significantly impact global energy markets and stabilize regional tensions.
Government officials in Tehran said on April 27, 2026, that the restoration of maritime traffic is contingent on the cessation of hostilities [1]. "We are ready to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United States lifts its blockade and ends the war," officials said [1].
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also addressed the current state of the conflict. The IRGC said it has "absolutely not carried out any launches toward any country during the ceasefire hours up to this moment" [3].
Response from Washington has been cautious. On April 28, 2026, an unnamed U.S. official said on the proposal and President Donald Trump's reaction [2]. The official said, "He doesn't love the proposal" [2].
The U.S. administration has not yet formally accepted the terms or provided a counter-offer regarding the naval blockade. The standoff remains centered on the strategic control of the waterway, and the broader requirements for a permanent ceasefire.
“"We are ready to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United States lifts its blockade and ends the war."”
This offer represents a strategic attempt by Iran to leverage the global economic importance of the Strait of Hormuz to force a U.S. withdrawal. By linking the reopening of the waterway to the total lifting of the naval blockade and the end of the war, Tehran is seeking a comprehensive diplomatic exit that removes U.S. military pressure from its borders.
