April 27, 2026
Iran has reportedly sent a new diplomatic proposal to the United States through , seeking to end ongoing tensions and reopen the strategic .
According to reports first highlighted by Axios and confirmed by other international outlets, the proposal outlines a two-stage plan aimed at de-escalating the crisis. The initial phase focuses on reopening maritime routes and lifting the U.S. naval blockade, while broader nuclear negotiations would follow at a later stage.
Sources familiar with the plan say Iran is proposing either an extended ceasefire or a permanent end to hostilities, with the condition that shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz is restored before formal talks on nuclear issues begin.
The White House has acknowledged receiving the proposal but has not indicated whether Washington is willing to engage on the terms presented. U.S. President recently stated that Iran could initiate direct communication if it seeks negotiations, while maintaining that Tehran must not develop nuclear weapons.
However, signs of diplomatic strain remain. A planned visit to Islamabad by U.S. envoys, including and , was cancelled, a move widely interpreted as dissatisfaction with Iran’s earlier proposals.
A key obstacle in the negotiations continues to be Washington’s demand that Iran suspend uranium enrichment for at least ten years and transfer its nuclear stockpile abroad.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, , reportedly told mediators that there is no unified position within Iran’s leadership on how to respond to these conditions. He has since been engaging in shuttle diplomacy between Pakistan and Oman, with plans to visit Russia for further consultations with President .
The development signals a potential diplomatic opening after weeks of heightened tension, though uncertainty remains over whether both sides can reach common ground.
