Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz in 7 days and resume nuclear talks as Houthi attacks continue

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and resume nuclear talks, according to reports, an offer that emerged as the Houthi movement launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Saudi targets on Friday morning.

The timing links two closely watched regional flashpoints: the standoff over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing Houthi campaign against Saudi Arabia, which is aligned with Iran's regional rivals.

Nuclear talks also on the table

Alongside the offer on Hormuz, Iran has also signaled willingness to restart nuclear negotiations, though details on the scope or format of any resumed talks were not specified in the available reporting.

The Houthi attacks on Saudi targets, described as a new wave of missile and drone strikes, add to the volatile security backdrop against which Iran's offer has been made. The Houthis, who control large parts of Yemen, have previously said their attacks are linked to regional conflicts.

It remains unclear how the United States and its allies will respond to Iran's proposal, or whether the continuing Houthi attacks will affect the prospects for renewed diplomacy between Washington and Tehran.