Iran presents 'roadmap' that includes 60-day regionwide ceasefire: report

Tehran has proposed a roadmap to Washington that includes a region-wide ceasefire lasting up to 60 days, the phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a timetable for broader negotiations to resolve the conflict, according to regional sources. This proposal would also entail a cessation of attacks on Arab neighbors. The Iranian side has previously suggested that the Strait of Hormuz may be reopened within seven days if the United States complies with Tehran's conditions.

While diplomatic efforts remain possible, Iran insists that any agreement must address its demands, such as the removal of the US naval blockade on Iranian ports. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that Washington is still open to diplomacy, though military options have not been ruled out. Diplomatic talks are still in a fluid stage, with both parties maintaining their hardline stances, leaving little room for compromise.

Despite the diplomatic efforts, attacks involving Iran and its regional allies have disrupted shipping and infrastructure across the Arabian Peninsula. Gulf countries are working to alleviate tensions and protect navigation through Hormuz. However, no agreement has been reached, and the conflict continues to pose economic and security challenges for the region.

US President Donald Trump has given mixed signals, expressing optimism about the New York talks but warning in a UN speech that he faces a choice between reaching a deal and pursuing further military action against Iran. The immediate goal is to determine whether the New York diplomatic channel will generate additional talks and whether either side is willing to negotiate the sequence of their demands.