Iran Says It Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 2 Days as Part of U.S. Deal NYT - World By: Erika Solomon, Sanam Mahoozi, Adam Rasgon and Vivian Nereim 2 November 2026 at 20:25 Iranian officials spoke of some progress in negotiating to reopen the strait even as they prepared for all-out war. A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Monday to meet with the foreign minister to continue talks. © Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York TimesOff the coast of Iran in September. The conflict’s effect on shipping has shaken the global economy.