First the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, only after the nuclear talks. This is the road map that Iran would have proposed to the USA. Axios reports on Tehran’s attempt to break the deadlock that has arisen.
According to sources, the new proposal was presented to the United States through Pakistani mediators. “Diplomacy is at a standstill and the Iranian leadership is divided over what nuclear concessions should be put on the table. The Iranian proposal would circumvent this problem, aiming for a quicker agreement,” notes Axios.
The proposal
The Iranian proposal would focus on resolving the cross-strait crisis and the US blockade. “As part of this agreement – explains Axios – the ceasefire would be extended for a long period or the parties would agree on a definitive end to the war.
According to the proposal, nuclear negotiations would only begin at a later stage, after the opening of the Strait and the lifting of the blockade.”
Trump’s staff, a source said, is expected to talk in the next few hours about the deadlock in the negotiations and possible next steps. Olivia Wales, White House spokeswoman, responded to Axios that these are “sensitive diplomatic talks” and that “the United States will not negotiate through the press”.