International mediators are increasing pressure on both Iran and the United States to reach an agreement, with the coming days seen as decisive. This follows a new proposal put forward by Tehran through Pakistan, aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz in an effort to break the current deadlock in negotiations.
Under the Iranian proposal, which Islamabad has conveyed to Washington, the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, the naval blockade lifted, and military operations halted, while the nuclear issue would be postponed to a later stage.
The move is seen as an attempt to separate urgent matters from more complex and disputed issues, allowing for interim progress that could ease tensions.
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On the 21st day of the truce, the United States continues to review the Iranian offer. US President Donald Trump has discussed the proposal with his senior national security advisers.
In this context, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the administration’s position has not changed so far, stressing what she described as Trump’s “red lines” towards Iran remain in place.
According to The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, Trump and his security team view the Iranian proposal with scepticism, but have not rejected it outright, leaving the door open for further discussions.
Meanwhile, tensions persist around the Strait of Hormuz alongside the continued US blockade on Iranian ports. Pakistani sources, quoted by Reuters, said Islamabad is continuing its mediation efforts to bring the two sides closer.
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