In a move that could mark a turning point in the tense conflict in the Persian Gulf, Iran has put forward a new proposal that directly links maritime security to the easing of economic sanctions. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Tehran has expressed willingness to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key point for global oil trade, if the United States guarantees an end to the attacks and naval blockade.

Until now, Iran had insisted that lifting the blockade was a non-negotiable precondition before any meeting. However, the new proposal suggests a softening of the stance, offering to discuss the terms in parallel.

Discussion on the terms of opening the strait in exchange for US guarantees to lift the blockade of Iranian ports.

Readiness to resume talks on the nuclear program, with the aim of easing international sanctions.

Iran has proposed Pakistan as the host country for these talks, which could to start at the beginning of next week.

This proposal comes at a critical moment, after President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Tehran’s movements so far, describing them as “disorganized”. However, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has caused oil prices to rise on world markets, increasing pressure on the US administration and European allies to find a diplomatic solution.

Whether Washington will accept this offer for talks in Pakistan remains to be seen, especially after Trump’s recent threats of a “major military escalation” if negotiations fail. International mediators are working quickly to confirm whether this proposal really offers a way out of the war or is just a maneuver to buy time.

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Source: prizrenpost