Iran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war. That's according to regional officials.

China will use its influence on Iran to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday. "China has a much bigger interest in reopening the strait than the U.S. does," the Treasury Secretary said.

Iran's military said on Saturday the Strait of Hormuz has "returned to its previous state." The announcement came after President Trump had said the blockade on Iranian ports would remain in place.

Trump meets national security officials to discuss Iran war strategy as the Strait of Hormuz blockade enters its ninth week, rattling energy and crypto markets.

Iran offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program, officials with knowledge of the proposal said Monday. Iran also wants the United States to end its blockade of the country as part of its proposal,

The U.S. and Iran seemed far apart on a deal to end weeks of war and reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, as a drone attack sparked a fire at a United Arab Emirates nuclear plant,

Inside the UK-led mission to open the Strait of Hormuz - The Royal Navy is being readied for the mission, which will take place when fighting has ended

Qatar and Türkiye support Pakistan’s mediation efforts aimed at ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the Qatari foreign minister said on Tuesday.