Trump weighs new Iranian peace proposal

A fragile diplomatic window has opened in the Middle East as Iran floats a new "two-stage" proposal to end the maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The offer, delivered via Pakistani mediators on Monday, suggests an immediate reopening of the critical waterway in exchange for the removal of the U.S. naval blockade—but notably defers any discussion of Iran’s nuclear program to a "later phase." While President Trump acknowledged receiving a "much better" proposal over the weekend, he remains firm on his core demand: any permanent ceasefire must include the total dismantling of Iran’s nuclear ambitions.