Iran has reportedly presented a new proposal to the United States aimed at reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz and reducing escalating tensions between the two countries, as diplomatic efforts continue behind closed doors.
According to a report first published by Axios and cited by the Financial Times, the proposal was conveyed through mediators in Pakistan. It outlines an extension of the current ceasefire arrangement while both nations work toward negotiating a permanent resolution to the conflict.
The plan also reportedly calls for a delay in nuclear negotiations until after Washington lifts its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — a crucial maritime corridor for global oil shipments.
A White House spokesperson, Olivia Wales, declined to comment directly on the reported proposal, emphasizing the sensitivity of ongoing diplomatic contacts.
“These are sensitive diplomatic discussions and the US will not negotiate through the press,” she said.
She reiterated the administration’s firm stance on nuclear issues, adding: “As the President has said, the United States holds the cards and will only make a deal that puts the American people first, never allowing Iran to have a nuclear weapon.”
US President Donald Trump is expected to meet with national security and foreign policy advisers to evaluate the latest development.
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Speaking to reporters earlier, Trump acknowledged receiving a revised offer from Tehran.
“Interestingly, immediately, when I cancelled it, within 10 minutes, we got a new paper that was much better,” he said. However, he signaled that the proposal did not fully meet US expectations, adding: “They offered a lot but not enough.”
At the heart of the crisis is the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important oil transit routes. The narrow waterway facilitates the movement of roughly 20 percent of global oil supply, making it vital to international energy markets.
Since hostilities erupted on February 28, vessel traffic through the strait has dropped dramatically. Daily ship movements reportedly declined from approximately 135 vessels to near zero as both Iran and the United States imposed reciprocal blockades.
The disruption has sparked widespread concerns over global energy security. The International Energy Agency has described the situation as one of the most significant supply shocks in modern history.
Although a ceasefire has largely been held since early April, attempts to resume formal peace negotiations stalled over the weekend. The United States cancelled a planned diplomatic engagement, while Iranian officials maintained they would not enter talks under what they described as coercive conditions.
Diplomatic observers say the coming days will be critical in determining whether the latest Iranian proposal can break the impasse and restore stability to one of the world’s most important energy corridors.