US President Donald Trump has summoned the White House national security team to review a new proposal from Iran, aimed at reducing tensions and paving the way for a possible agreement to end the three-month-old conflict.
According to the White House, press secretary Caroline Leavitt stated that Trump is expected to come out with an official position very soon, emphasizing that Washington's "red lines" remain unchanged, especially to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. In the same vein, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the Iranian proposal as "better than expected", but expressed doubts about Tehran's real intentions and the credibility of its negotiators.
Iran has reportedly proposed a temporary deal that includes opening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the US blockade of Iranian ports. The sea route remains tense, with about a fifth of global oil and gas passing through it.
Oil prices have reacted immediately, with Brent exceeding $110 per barrel, deepening concerns about the global economic impact.
On the diplomatic front, the negotiations remain fragile. The US wants a complete ban on Iran's nuclear program, while Tehran insists on temporary restrictions and demands sanctions relief, the release of billions of dollars in frozen assets, and compensation for war damages. Iran also wants to maintain its regional influence, while Washington wants to limit support for allied groups in the Middle East.
