Iran has formally presented a seven-day roadmap to the United States aimed at concluding the ongoing war between the two nations, with Tehran now awaiting Washington's official response. The proposal, conveyed through Qatar, outlines a rapid sequence of de-escalation and negotiation steps.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the plan, stating that the seven-day timeline would commence immediately upon U.S. acceptance. The roadmap includes initial steps to be completed within four to five days, followed by the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on the sixth day. The seventh day is designated for the commencement of talks with the U.S. concerning a final agreement on mutually accepted subjects, specifically referencing Iran's nuclear program.

Under the proposed terms, the United States would be required to lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waive sanctions on Iranian oil sales, and release an estimated $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets. Additionally, Washington would need to observe a ceasefire encompassing the broader region, including Lebanon and Yemen. In return, Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy transit point that has become a primary leverage for Tehran.

Araghchi emphasized that the decision now rests with the United States, asserting that Iran "does not accept coercion, threats or intimidation, and Iran will not surrender its sovereign rights under pressure." He indicated that if the U.S. demonstrates seriousness in reaching an agreement and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, all necessary preparations are in place.

This initiative comes as the war between Iran and the United States has entered its seventh month. The proposal bears resemblance to a previous memorandum of understanding (MoU) brokered by Qatari and Pakistani mediators on June 17, which set a 60-day window for talks but ultimately collapsed within weeks.

Disputes over technical and vague terms concerning the control of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz were cited as the cause for the previous deal's failure. Following the breakdown, Iran began targeting vessels it accused of disregarding its authorization rules, prompting retaliatory strikes from the U.S. on Iranian territory and coastal areas.

Iran’s demands reportedly extend to ending all hostilities across the Middle East, encompassing conflicts in Yemen and Lebanon, as part of a comprehensive resolution. The Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately one-fifth of the world's traded oil and gas passed before the war, has been central to the ongoing tensions and negotiations.

The current proposal signifies a renewed effort to de-escalate the conflict, with the ball now firmly in Washington's court to respond to Tehran's conditions for peace and the resumption of critical diplomatic discussions.