Iran awaits US response on Strait of Hormuz plan

Iran is awaiting an official response from the United States regarding its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, stated that if the US agrees to the deal, negotiations could begin on various subjects, potentially including Iran's nuclear program.

Iran has proposed a seven-day countdown to reopen the strait and halt the fighting, but Iran has shown no flexibility on its nuclear program, even if the US accepts the peace deal. The conflict, which began on February 28, has resulted in thousands of casualties and damaged Iran's economy. Iran and its allies have retaliated by extending the war to other regions, targeting US allies in the Gulf and Saudi Arabia's interests.

Saudi Arabia and its allies have joined forces to strengthen the kingdom's defenses, with Saudi-led Yemeni coalition intercepting Houthi missiles and drones. The humanitarian crisis in Yemen has worsened, with a rise in acute malnutrition among children reported by the United Nations Children's Fund.