Iran offers to end chokehold on Strait of Hormuz and asks US to end blockade
Iran’s proposal would delay nuclear talks while seeking relief from the U.S. blockade and a reopening of the strait, officials said.
- On Monday, Iran offered via Pakistani mediators to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war if the United States lifts its naval blockade, postponing nuclear program discussions to a later phase.
- The conflict began Feb. 28, triggering a U.S. blockade that paralyzed the Strait of Hormuz and pushed Brent crude to around $108 per barrel, nearly 50% higher than pre-war levels.
- Claiming Washington's 'excessive demands' caused negotiation delays, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Russia after stops in Pakistan and Oman, while regional officials noted internal Iranian leadership divisions on nuclear conditions.
- Skeptical of the proposal, President Donald Trump canceled a planned trip to Islamabad by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, stating, 'They cannot have a nuclear weapon; otherwise, there's no reason to meet.'
- With daily transits near zero, international concern mounts over energy shortages, though Trump maintains he will only pursue a deal that guarantees Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon.
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Iran war live: Trump says Tehran wants end to blockade; Israel kills medics
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US Appears Cold to Iranian Proposal To End War Without Nuclear Deal
The Trump administration signaled on Tuesday that it is unlikely to accept a new peace proposal from Iran aimed at ending the ongoing war and reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The offer, delivered via Pakistani intermediaries, suggests a de-escalation of hostilities in exchange for the lifting of the U.S. economic blockade. US Appears Cold to Iranian Proposal To End War Without Nuclear Deal.
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