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Apr 28, 2026
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Iran's Latest Proposal to End War with US: Key Details and US Response

AI Summary
Iran has proposed a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the US lifting its naval blockade on Iranian ports and ending the war. The US has responded sceptically, with President Trump reportedly unhappy with the proposal.

The Lead

The United States is considering a new proposal from Iran to end the ongoing war amid a fragile ceasefire between the longtime adversaries. The offer focuses on reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz while postponing a deal on Iran's nuclear programme, arguably the most contentious issue between Tehran and Washington.

What's in Iran's Latest Proposal?

Iran's latest proposal aims for de-escalation in the Gulf without immediately placing restraints on its nuclear programme, as the US has demanded. Tehran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the condition that the US lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports and agrees to end the war.

  • Iran has effectively closed the strait to shipping, creating global economic pressure by driving up energy prices and disrupting supply chains.
  • In peacetime, one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are shipped through the narrow passage, which links Gulf oil producers to the open ocean.

The US Response So Far

US President Donald Trump met with top security advisers on Monday to discuss the Iranian proposal, the White House confirmed. However, according to media reports, the US response has been largely dismissive.

  • According to Reuters, an unnamed US official said President Trump was unhappy with the proposal because it did not include provisions for Iran's nuclear programme.
  • Citing two people familiar with the matter, US media outlet CNN reported that Trump was unlikely to accept the proposal.

The Impact Analysis

The proposal was conveyed to Washington through Pakistan, which has been acting as a mediator. Iranian analyst Abas Aslani said Iran's latest proposal is based on an 'altered' approach, as Tehran believes its previous model – which was based on making compromises on its nuclear programme in exchange for economic sanctions relief – is no longer a 'viable path towards a potential accord'.

The Prediction

While the 'US and Iran feel that time is on their side, the longer this goes on, the more difficult it's going to be,' Mohamed Elmasry, an analyst for the Doha Institute of Graduate Studies, said. 'I really don't think time is on anyone's side. I really do think the Europeans are losing patience.'