US reviews latest Iranian proposal to end war stalemate
The U.S. is reviewing a new Iranian proposal aimed at resolving the ongoing war stalemate. The proposal suggests postponing discussions on Iran's nuclear program until after the war and shipping disputes are addressed. Despite the lack of face-to-face diplomacy, negotiations are reportedly continuing remotely.
- ▪Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi presented a proposal to the U.S. that prioritizes ending the war over nuclear discussions.
- ▪Oil prices have risen as the conflict continues to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Negotiations are ongoing, but no in-person meetings are planned until significant progress is made.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi walks with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir upon his arrival to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the U.S., in Islamabad, Pakistan, Apr. 24. Pakistan's Ministry of Information/Handout via Reuters-YonhapWASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD/DUBAI — U.S. President Donald Trump discussed a new Iranian proposal on resolving the war with Tehran with his top national security aides on Monday, with the conflict currently in a stalemate and energy supplies from the region reduced.Iranian sources disclosed Tehran's latest proposal earlier on Monday, which would set aside discussion of Iran's nuclear programme until the war is ended and disputes over shipping from the Gulf are resolved.
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