Cairo – In an effort to contain the fallout of the region’s widest military confrontation, CNN has revealed details of a new U.S. proposal aimed at ending the war with Iran through an intensive diplomatic track. Obviously, as of May 2026, the proposal seeks to transform the “temporary” ceasefire that began last April into a “permanent end” to the conflict. Washington is presenting a roadmap starting with a 30-day negotiating marathon aimed at addressing the nuclear file and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for unfreezing Iranian assets.
“A Decade of Freezing”: Behind the Nuclear Concessions and Hormuz Arrangements
The plan includes a pivotal clause requiring a freeze on uranium enrichment for over ten years, representing a step back from the previous 20-year demand in an attempt to entice Tehran. Accordingly, the proposal includes new security arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure freedom of navigation and avoid naval clashes. Clearly, these terms come at a sensitive time, as Iran insists on enforcing sovereignty over transit routes, warning that any violation will be met with “decisive measures,” making the maritime file the true test of the truce’s success.
“Post-Direct Confrontation”: Can Diplomacy Defuse the Regional Explosion?
Observers believe this proposal is the last chance to prevent the region from sliding back into total war, especially after the mutual airstrikes between the (U.S.-Israeli) coalition and Iran. As a result, the international community is closely watching the Iranian response to this “30-day plan” aimed at dismantling the most complex outstanding crises. In this landscape, the region remains in a state of maximum diplomatic alert, as failure to reach an agreement within the proposed month could mean a return to the missile and drone strikes that defined previous months.
