Iran proposes new Hormuz deal, defers nuclear talks in bid to break stalemate
Tehran signals willingness to prioritize restoring Strait of Hormuz access and extending a ceasefire, while postponing nuclear negotiations
WASHINGTON (MNTV) — Iran has presented the United States with a new proposal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and postponing negotiations over its nuclear program, according to a report by Axios citing sources familiar with the matter.
The proposal, conveyed through Pakistani mediators, seeks to bypass one of the most contentious elements of the dispute — the scope of nuclear concessions — in favor of first addressing the immediate crisis surrounding the strategic waterway and a U.S. naval blockade.
“The diplomacy is in a stalemate, and the Iranian leadership is divided about what nuclear concessions should be on the table. The Iranian proposal would bypass that issue en route to a faster deal,” the report said, describing internal disagreements in Tehran over negotiating positions.
Under the framework outlined, the focus would shift initially to de-escalation measures. These include reopening the Strait of Hormuz — a vital artery for global energy and trade — and lifting the blockade, steps seen as critical to stabilizing regional and global markets.
The proposal also envisions extending the current ceasefire for a prolonged period or potentially transitioning toward a permanent end to hostilities. Only after such measures are secured would formal nuclear negotiations begin, according to the report.
The sequencing reflects what analysts describe as a pragmatic recalibration by Tehran, prioritizing immediate economic and security relief while deferring more complex and politically sensitive issues tied to its nuclear program.
According to Axios, U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to convene a meeting Monday with senior national security and foreign policy officials to assess the impasse and consider next steps.
The conflict began on Feb. 28, when the United States and Israel launched joint airstrikes against Iran. Weeks later, on April 7, Trump announced what he described as a “double-sided” two-week ceasefire, an arrangement that temporarily reduced hostilities but failed to produce a broader settlement.
Subsequent negotiations held April 11 in Islamabad brought together senior officials from both sides. Iran’s delegation was led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, while U.S. Vice President JD Vance headed the American team.
Despite multiple rounds of talks, both Tehran and Washington acknowledged that no agreement had been reached, citing persistent disagreements over key issues. Details of any future negotiations remain unclear.
Tensions escalated further on April 13, when the United States imposed a naval blockade on Iran, intensifying pressure on Tehran and complicating diplomatic efforts.
Against this backdrop, Iran’s latest proposal underscores the growing urgency to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of global energy supplies transit. By decoupling the immediate maritime crisis from longer-term nuclear negotiations, Tehran appears to be testing whether a phased approach can break the current deadlock.
Whether Washington will accept such sequencing remains uncertain, particularly given longstanding U.S. demands that nuclear constraints be central to any agreement.
For now, the proposal highlights both the fragility of the ceasefire and the difficulty of bridging deeply entrenched differences, even as the economic and strategic stakes continue to rise.
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