Iran has reportedly offered the United States a new proposal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but delay the negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme for a later stage.


Iran has offered new deal to US, says report. It has 3 key focus points (File Image)

The new proposal was presented to Washington via Pakistan, the mediator, Axios reported, adding that it focuses on resolving the crisis over the strategic waterway and the US naval blockade.

The new deal, sent to the US by Iran, is aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has deepened a global energy crisis, ending the war, and postponing the nuclear talks, the report said, citing a US official and two sources.
The ceasefire would be extended for a longer period as part of the new deal, or Tehran and Washington will agree to permanently cease hostilities.
Nuclear negotiations would begin at a later stage, only after the Strait is reopened and the US naval blockade on Iranian ports is lifted, Axios reported.
The White House has reportedly received the proposal. However, it remains unclear whether the Trump administration would explore the new deal.
White House spokesperson Olivia Wales told Axios that the US won't negotiate such "sensitive diplomatic" issues through the press.