Iran signals possible Hormuz reopening as US warns of escalation

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Iranian officials reportedly delivered their conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz during contacts involving US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian representatives on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The strait is a critical global energy route, so any prolonged closure or disruption could affect oil supplies, shipping and prices worldwide. Reports indicate that diplomatic efforts are continuing even as Washington maintains sanctions pressure and issues increasingly forceful warnings; the terms of any agreement, the status of shipping and the risk of renewed escalation remain unclear.

Sources: Reuters, The Standard, The News International, The Times of India, Al Jazeera