Tehran, Nov. 10 -- Iran has urged the US to accept its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomatic efforts to end the eight-month war in West Asia intensify and President Donald Trump signals progress towards a possible agreement.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the conflict could not be resolved through military action or increased economic pressure, insisting that Washington must address Tehran's demands if it wanted a diplomatic settlement.
Iran has indicated that it could reopen the strategically important waterway within 48 hours if the US accepts its conditions.
The diplomatic initiative, led by Qatar and Pakistan, comes as Washington appears to be easing its immediate threats of renewed military actio...