India, Sept. 26 -- Iranian officials have submitted a comprehensive seven-day plan detailing concrete mechanisms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, representing Tehran's most structured negotiating position since military hostilities commenced on 28 February. The proposal encompasses a "professional mechanism to manage traffic in the Strait of Hormuz along a designated route," according to Iranian legislator Ebrahim Azizi, with implementation timelines establishing clear deliverables for both parties.

The Iranian framework explicitly restricts transit privileges to commercial vessels and entities cooperating with Tehran, with transit fees collected for specialised maritime services. Iran's parliament approved toll protocols mandating $2...