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A US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft taking off from an air base. (Credit: US Air Force/ AFP) Add as preferred on Google Iran on Tuesday urged the United States to respond to its demands as part of a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, at the center of the eight-month conflict between the two countries. “The conflict with Iran will not be resolved by military means or by increasing sanctions,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, according to the official IRNA news agency. “The only solution is to adopt a respectful tone, demonstrate diplomacy, and address Iran’s demands and conditions,” he added.Tehran has revived its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic passage for global hydrocarbon trade that it has blocked since the conflict began. Iran is now proposing to reopen the strait within two days, down from the seven days envisaged in its initial plan presented in September, provided Washington meets its demands: an end to... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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