Trump Team Reviews Iranian Proposal on War, Shipping Route, and Nuclear Talks
The national security team of US President Donald Trump is examining a proposal from Iran aimed at pausing its conflict with Israel, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and delaying discussions on Tehran’s nuclear programme until after the fighting ends.
The White House confirmed that Trump met with his advisers on Monday to evaluate the plan. However, US media reports suggest he is not satisfied, largely because the proposal pushes nuclear negotiations to a later stage.
According to Reuters, citing an official familiar with the meeting, Trump wants the nuclear issue addressed upfront in any agreement. CNN also reported that he is unlikely to approve the proposal, noting concerns that easing restrictions on Iranian ports without resolving nuclear questions would reduce US leverage.
The proposal comes as tensions remain high over access through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Tehran will not enter talks while US restrictions on its ports remain in place. A temporary ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, agreed on April 8 after weeks of conflict triggered by US and Israeli strikes, has since become fragile.
The truce—brokered by Pakistan—has faced strain due to disputes over maritime access and ongoing US measures targeting Iranian ports. At the same time, a parallel Israel-Lebanon conflict has added further pressure to the region.
Iran संकेत openness to talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on Monday, signaling that Tehran is considering a US request to resume negotiations.
Araghchi described the engagement with Russia as important during a period of instability, emphasizing the strength of their strategic ties. In a post on X, he said Iran values international support for diplomacy and remains open to dialogue.
Reporting from Tehran, Al Jazeera noted that Araghchi has recently visited Pakistan, Oman, and Russia—countries with close diplomatic links to Iran. Oman, in particular, has long acted as a mediator in regional negotiations.
Officials say Iran is trying to demonstrate that it is not closing the door on diplomacy, even amid ongoing tensions.
Global concern over Strait of Hormuz
Meanwhile, dozens of countries have urged the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy supplies. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that continued disruption could lead to a worldwide food crisis.
At a UN Security Council meeting, diplomats repeatedly called for de-escalation. Reports highlighted the growing impact of the standoff, including thousands of cargo ships stranded and large numbers of maritime workers unable to transit the waterway.
Guterres stressed that vulnerable nations are being hit hardest, noting that roughly 20 percent of the world’s oil and natural gas passes through the strait.
Bahrain, which requested the Security Council session with backing from multiple affected countries, described the closure as a breach of international law and called for attacks on vessels to stop.
No formal action was taken during the meeting. An earlier resolution urging the reopening of the strait was blocked by China and Russia, with Moscow placing blame on the US and Israel for escalating the situation through strikes on Iran.
