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Iran has offered the United States a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, with its foreign ministry saying the proposal would also allow resumption of nuclear negotiations if Washington agrees. A US official told the BBC that 'constructive discussions' were ongoing through mediators, though no formal American response has been announced. Tehran says the choice now rests with Washington. The offer comes amid continuing hostilities described as the 'Iran war,' with commentary questioning whether diplomacy can succeed while strikes continue. The proposal marks a potential turning point after weeks of tension over the strategic waterway, through which a large share of the world's oil trade passes, and is being closely watched as a possible off-ramp from the wider conflict.