Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal
Peace efforts in the Middle East have stalled as the US reviews Iran's latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, which has been closed since the start of the US-Israeli offensive, disrupting global energy flows and inflating prices. Iran insists the US can no longer dictate terms, while US officials express skepticism about the proposal's sincerity, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Although a ceasefire holds in some areas, violence continues along the Lebanon-Israel border, and regional actors warn against a 'frozen conflict' without a sustainable resolution. Diplomatic initiatives, including mediation by Pakistan, have so far failed to produce breakthroughs.
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Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposalSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has cut off flows of oil, gas and fertiliser and sent prices soaring.PHOTO: AFPPublished Apr 29, 2026, 05:36 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 05:36 AMWASHINGTON - Efforts to end the Middle East war appeared at a standstill on April 28, with the US considering Tehran’s latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran saying Washington could no longer dictate terms.Iran has blockaded the waterway – a vital conduit for oil and gas shipments – since the start of the US-Israeli offensive two months ago, sending shockwaves through the global economy.CNN, however, reported that US President Donald Trump was unlikely to accept Iran’s proposal to…
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