US reviews new Iranian proposal on Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions
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The United States announced on Monday that it is reviewing a new proposal from Iran aimed at resolving the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. This development comes two months after the start of the Israeli-American offensive, which continues to impact the global economy. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed the Iranian proposal is under examination, following media reports that Tehran submitted a new offer through Pakistani mediators. Previous discussions in Pakistan to halt hostilities and reopen the strait, initiated over two weeks ago, did not succeed, with both sides maintaining firm positions despite a three-week ceasefire. Before the conflict, approximately 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas transited through the Strait of Hormuz. The current situation, marked by a dual Iranian and American blockade, is contributing to rising energy prices. According to Axios, cited by the official Iranian agency Irna, Tehran's new proposal aims to reopen the strait while postponing discussions on the nuclear issue to a later stage. In Washington, President Donald Trump met with his top security advisors on Monday. The US administration has not disclosed details of the Iranian proposal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that discussions would not be conducted through the media, but he considered the Iranian offer "better than expected." He also reiterated that any agreement must permanently prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Meanwhile
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