Why Iran's new push for a deal to end the war appears to be stalling - analysis
Iran proposed a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for a seven-day ceasefire, but the US seems uninterested as it wants something more to show from six months of conflict.
Iran's latest attempt to negotiate a deal to end the war in the region appears to be stalling, despite its seven-day ceasefire proposal being floated for over a week. Iran believed it could pressure the US to end the conflict and relax the Strait of Hormuz blockade, but the US showed little interest, rejecting Iran's proposal. Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that Tehran had not yet received a formal response from Washington regarding the proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Iran, reopening the strategic waterway would require the release of its frozen assets, an end to the war in all fronts, including Lebanon, and the lifting of the US naval blockade. The US, however, appears reluctant to concede to Iran's demands, as it has invested significantly in the ongoing war. Both sides now believe they are winning, making it difficult to reach an agreement.
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