[Iran reportedly could reopen the Strait within seven days if the United States lifts the blockade] September 22, Reuters reported today (September 22) that a senior Iranian official told the media that Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States reduces military pressure and lifts the maritime blockade on Iran. The senior Iranian official reportedly said: "The United States needs to declare its 'desire to resolve the issue through diplomatic channels,' formalize it, and then agree on a timetable for the process to move forward." He added that the Iranian delegation to the United Nations General Assembly is already in place in New York and has full authority to resume diplomatic solutions with the United States. The Iranian official said that the details of an agreement to end hostilities with the United States can be discussed in New York through the mediator, explaining that Iran’s proposal was submitted to the United States through the mediator on September 16. The official said: "The United Nations General Assembly is a golden opportunity for the United States to return to diplomacy (negotiations). If the United States takes practical measures, Iran will welcome the resumption of diplomacy (negotiations)." Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi arrived in New York on September 21, local time. Iranian President Pezhiziyan also flew to New York today. The Iranian official told Reuters that Pezeshchiyan "will not meet with U.S. President Trump at the United Nations headquarters in New York." (CCTV International News)