Trump discusses Iranian offer to end the war in “situation room” meeting

between the two countries, which has been ongoing since February.

This comes at a time when the stakes of both a military resolution and a diplomatic solution are escalating.

Details of the Iranian offer

According to media reports, the offer, conveyed through Pakistani mediation,

includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for postponing discussions on Iran’s nuclear program to a later stage.

This reflects an attempt to separate contentious issues to facilitate a temporary truce.

Tehran seeks, through this proposal, to alleviate economic and military pressure,

particularly given the impact of restrictions on shipping and trade.

A cautious American stance

In contrast, the US administration has expressed clear caution regarding the offer,

believing that the proposed conditions still fall short of its core demands,

foremost among them the dismantling of the nuclear program as part of any comprehensive settlement.

Officials assert that the naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports is beginning to achieve its objectives.

This strengthens Washington’s negotiating position, but it does not dispel doubts about the Iranian side’s intentions.

Parallel diplomatic moves

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi continued his diplomatic efforts,

meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an attempt

to garner international support to counterbalance US pressure.

These moves indicate Tehran’s desire to broaden its negotiating position before any upcoming round of talks.

These developments come amid expectations that the next phase will

witness intensive negotiations to determine the course of the crisis.