Sep 22, 2026CORE

Iran says it could reopen Hormuz within a week if U.S. eases military pressure and blockade

A senior Iranian official said the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened within a week if Washington reduced military pressure and lifted its blockade of Iranian ports.

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United States-Iran War

Tracking the war that began with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February 2026, including Iranian retaliation, leadership change, disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire efforts, economic pressure and renewed clashes.

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