- The US will open two military bases in Greenland as part of a deal with Denmark and Greenland, according to Reuters.
- A senior Iranian official stated that Tehran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and returning to talks with Washington, provided the U.S. eases military pressure and takes initial steps toward lifting the blockade on Iranian ports.
- Japan’s Kyodo News reported on Tuesday, September 22, citing the unnamed official, that the proposal was transmitted to the U.S. administration via intermediaries as part of a renewed effort by Tehran to revive negotiations.
- Under the proposal, the Islamic Republic seeks the resumption of negotiations aimed at reaching an agreement for a permanent end to hostilities between Iran and the United States.
- The official stated that in the initial phase, Tehran expects Washington to demonstrate readiness to return to negotiations, initiate measures to lift the military blockade on Iranian ports, and halt military operations related to the Strait of Hormuz.
- Should these steps be taken, the Islamic Republic is prepared to restore maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and return to the negotiating table.
- The official emphasized that the United States must show seriousness and commitment for diplomacy to advance.
- Kyodo reported that Tehran’s new proposal was approved by Mojtaba Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, and the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).
- The Iranian official did not clarify whether this offer represents a retreat from any of the seven conditions previously set by Tehran for negotiations and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. will re-establish a Cold War-era military base in southern Greenland, specifically in Narsarsuaq, and set up another base in Mestersvig, a military outpost in the northeast. This agreement, part of a broader strategy to enhance security in the Arctic, is expected to be finalized at the UN General Assembly.1
In parallel, Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the U.S. eases its military blockade on Iranian ports. This proposal, communicated through intermediaries, aims to revive negotiations between Tehran and Washington, focusing on a permanent end to hostilities.24569
The Iranian official emphasized that the U.S. must show “seriousness and commitment” for diplomacy to progress. The proposal has received approval from Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and the Supreme National Security Council. However, it remains unclear if this offer alters any of the seven conditions previously set by Tehran for negotiations.78
The establishment of U.S. military bases in Greenland reflects a growing concern over Arctic security, while Iran's proposal indicates a potential shift in its diplomatic stance, contingent on U.S. actions.
“The Greenland deal, reported by Reuters, marks a strategic expansion of US presence in the Arctic. Separately, Kyodo News says Tehran's proposal, approved by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and the SNSC, seeks a 'permanent end to hostilities' but leaves unclear whether it retreats from Iran's seven prior conditions.”
