According to a report by Al Jazeera on April 27, 2026, a US news outlet, citing a US official and two sources familiar with the matter, reported that Iran has presented Washington with a fresh proposal aimed at securing an agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and bringing the war to an end, “with nuclear negotiations postponed for a later stage”.
The report stated that Iran conveyed the proposal through Pakistani intermediaries, signaling an attempt to de-escalate tensions while sidestepping its nuclear program in the immediate phase of discussions. The initiative appears focused on restoring maritime access and easing regional instability tied to the strategic waterway.
According to Axios, the proposal centers on practical measures to resume shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and to address the broader conflict, potentially offering short-term relief to global energy markets and regional trade routes disrupted by ongoing hostilities.
However, the outlet noted that such an agreement could present challenges for the United States in future negotiations. By prioritizing the reopening of the strait and the removal of restrictions on Iranian ports, Washington may lose significant bargaining power in pressing Tehran on nuclear-related demands.
Specifically, the report warned that lifting the blockade and stabilizing maritime routes could leave US President Donald Trump “with no real leverage in order to get Tehran to give up on its stockpile of enriched uranium, and commit to a suspension of uranium enrichment for at least a decade”.
The development highlights the complexity of balancing immediate security concerns with long-term non-proliferation objectives…Read_More…