NEW YORK: Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, a senior Iranian official said Tuesday.

The official said this would depend on steps by the United States. These include reducing military pressure and ending its blockade of Iranian ports.

The comments were made during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Iranian delegation is currently in the city for diplomatic discussions.

The senior official told Reuters that Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Washington takes concrete steps toward diplomacy.

The official said the United States must publicly express its interest in a diplomatic solution. Both sides would then need to agree on a timeline.

Iran’s military central command issued a warning on Sunday. It said the United States could restart military operations with support from regional countries.

Iran warned that any renewed military action could trigger a response from Tehran. The military said its response would have no limitations or conditions.

The latest comments suggest that diplomacy could still play a role. Iran said its delegation in New York has authority to resume talks with Washington.

The Iranian official also discussed possible negotiations to end hostilities. According to the official, mediators could help facilitate discussions in New York.

Tehran reportedly sent a proposal to the United States through mediators on September 16. The details of that proposal were not publicly disclosed.

The official said the United Nations General Assembly provides an opportunity for diplomatic engagement. Iran would welcome renewed diplomacy if Washington takes tangible measures.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New York on Tuesday. However, the official said he would not meet US President Donald Trump at UN headquarters.

The Strait of Hormuz is a major international shipping route. It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the wider Arabian Sea.

Any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz can raise concerns about regional trade and energy shipments. The waterway is particularly important for global oil transportation.

Iran’s latest statement links the reopening of the waterway to developments involving the United States. The proposal also comes amid heightened military and diplomatic tensions.

The senior Iranian official did not provide further details about how the reopening would occur. The timeline would depend on developments between the two sides.

For now, Iran has indicated that diplomacy remains possible. The country has also connected the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with changes in US military pressure and port restrictions.

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The situation is expected to remain a key issue during the ongoing diplomatic discussions in New York.