Iran has presented a new proposal to the United States through Pakistani intermediaries aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and bringing the ongoing hostilities to an end, according to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by Axios. The initiative postpones negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program for a later date.
The suggested deal comes amid a persistent deadlock in diplomacy between Washington and Tehran, despite President Donald Trump’s recent extension of a ceasefire. U.S. and Iranian officials have struggled to initiate further peace negotiations, with disagreements over the status of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing military blockades at the forefront of the dispute.
Iran’s suggestion seeks to resolve immediate regional tensions while deferring the contentious nuclear issue. The plan, if accepted, could impact Trump’s strategy, which has centered on leveraging sanctions and demanding a reduction of Iran’s enriched uranium reserves as preconditions for any broader settlement.
Notably, the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz since late February has disrupted the passage of about one-fifth of global oil supplies, affecting major Asian economies and contributing to increased energy prices.
