Iran has offered the United States a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, but with a condition that could change the direction of the negotiations. A U.S. official and two sources with knowledge of the matter told Axios that Iran has proposed setting aside the nuclear issue for now and focusing on resolving the crisis over the strait and the U.S. blockade first.
The proposal was passed to the U.S. through Pakistani mediators. It focuses on finding a solution to the strait crisis and the U.S. blockade before moving on to nuclear talks. As part of this proposal, the ceasefire would either be extended for a long period or the two sides would agree on a permanent end to the war, with nuclear negotiations only starting after the strait is open and the blockade is lifted.
