Iran has sent a proposal to the United States through Pakistan as a mediator, aiming to end the ongoing wars across the Middle East. The proposal demands the removal of US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions on Iranian oil sales within 30 days and an end to the American naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Details of the Proposal
According to reports, Iran's request includes managing the Strait of Hormuz if the US fulfills specific commitments, which were not further detailed. The proposal is seen as a counteroffer to previous US demands for de-escalation.
Trump's Rejection
US President Donald Trump strongly opposed the Iranian counterproposal via his Truth Social platform, calling the conditions "totally unacceptable." He warned that the US would not agree to terms that undermine its strategic interests in the region.
Iran's Warning
Iran warned that it would not refrain from retaliating against any new American attacks and would not allow the deployment of additional foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran would not bow to the enemy, and that dialogue or negotiations do not mean surrender or retreat.
The situation remains tense as both sides hold firm to their positions, with the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, at the center of the dispute.
