Iran is currently evaluating a United States proposal within the framework of bilateral negotiations and expects to respond in the coming days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated today.

According to Iranian state television, the foreign minister told reporters in Tehran that contacts between the two nations are ongoing through an exchange of messages via intermediaries.

Araghchi explained that Tehran presented its initiative, dubbed the "Seven-Day Plan," and received Washington's position on the matters under discussion. "I believe we will present our response in the coming days," he noted.

In late September, Iran transmitted the plan through intermediaries aimed at easing tensions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz as a preliminary step toward resuming talks. However, U.S. media outlets reported that Washington did not accept the proposal under the terms presented by Tehran.

The negotiations are taking place following the war launched on February 28 by the United States and Israel against Iran, which resulted in thousands of deaths, according to available reports.

Tehran responded with strikes against Israeli and American targets across several countries in the region.

Subsequently, Washington carried out new strikes against targets within Iranian territory, while diplomatic contacts faced obstacles despite the signing of a memorandum of understanding in mid-June.

Among the primary points of disagreement is navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic route for global transport of oil and other raw materials.