Iran has reportedly proposed a new deal to the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end hostilities, while postponing nuclear negotiations to a later stage.
According to US and regional sources cited in Axios’s Sunday report, the proposal was conveyed through Pakistani mediators and is aimed at breaking a deadlock in ongoing talks between Washington and Tehran.
The plan would prioritize reopening the key shipping route and potentially extending a ceasefire or reaching a broader agreement to end the conflict, while delaying discussions on Iran’s nuclear program.
However, such an approach could reduce leverage for US President Donald Trump, whose administration has sought to secure limits on Iran’s uranium enrichment and nuclear stockpiles as part of any deal.
Trump is expected to hold a Situation Room meeting on Monday with senior national security officials to discuss the stalled negotiations and possible next steps, according to Axios.
In recent remarks, Trump indicated he intends to maintain the US naval blockade, arguing it is putting pressure on Iran’s oil infrastructure.
“If that line is closed… it explodes from within,” he said in an interview, suggesting Iran faces increasing economic strain.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global energy shipments, and its closure has significantly impacted the global economy.
Iranian officials have faced internal divisions over how far to go in meeting US demands, particularly regarding long-term limits on uranium enrichment.
Diplomatic efforts involving mediators from Pakistan, Oman, and other regional players have so far failed to produce a breakthrough, with both sides holding firm on key conditions.
On Saturday, April 25, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for a fundamental transition to alternative energy routes amid the Hormuz blockade, such as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and offered EU assistance in rebuilding Gulf energy infrastructure damaged.
In Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly voiced concern that the Iran war could divert US arms supplies for Kyiv, as Washington remains a key military backer despite shifting from direct aid to a purchase-based model.