IN A significant diplomatic manoeuvre aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East, Iran has submitted a fresh proposal to regional intermediaries offering to cease its military operations in the Strait of Hormuz. According to a report by ‘The Wall Street Journal’, the deal is contingent upon a complete cessation of hostilities and the removal of the US blockade currently stifling Iranian maritime hubs. The strategic overture, delivered by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, seeks to dismantle the current geopolitical stalemate and revitalise stalled negotiations. Sources familiar with the matter indicated that the framework would essentially see “discussions about Iran’s nuclear programme shelved.” In Washington, ‘The Wall Street Journal’ reports that the administration is actively weighing the offer, with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirming that President Trump reviewed the Iranian framework with his National Security Advisors.

 

According to ‘The Wall Street Journal’, Iran’s new roadmap involves a three-stage de-escalation process. The initial phase would demand that the US and Israel terminate the war and offer formal “guarantees not to start it again.” Under this proposed timeline, neutral mediators would subsequently facilitate the reopening of the strait and oversee a long-term management agreement for the waterway. However, Iranian reportedly informed mediators that Tehran still intends to maintain sovereignty over the strait.