W SJ: Iran offers opening Hormuz in exchange for removing American blockade

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

A Change in Tehran Strategy

So far, Iran had insisted that removing the blockade be a non-negotiable precondition before each meeting. However, the new proposal suggests a relaxed attitude, offering a parallel discussion of conditions.

The main points of the proposal include:

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

The willingness to resume talks on the nuclear programme, aimed at facilitating international sanctions.

Iran has nominated Pakistan as the host country for these talks, which could start early next week.

This proposal comes at a critical moment, as President Donald Trump has expressed disappointment with Tehran's current movements, naming them as the irregular “”. However, the impasse of the Hormuz Strait has triggered rising oil prices on world markets, increasing pressure on American administration and European allies to find a diplomatic solution.

If Washington is to accept this bid for talks in Pakistan, it remains to be seen, especially after Trump's recent threats to one “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