Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented a new diplomatic package to Pakistan, pivoting the U.S. negotiations toward the Strait of Hormuz and away from immediate nuclear talks. The proposal calls for lifting the U.S. naval blockade and opening the waterway to commercial traffic, while postponing the 20‑year nuclear freeze and uranium‑stockpile demands that have stalled talks since last week today.

Iran also floated a toll plan, charging up to $2 million per tanker passing through the newly opened strait, a move that could outpace its current oil revenue. Oman and other Gulf states reject the fee, insisting on an opening. The U.S. remains unmoved, citing the need to keep Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon in this for future talks.

The U.S. President scheduled a briefing with senior advisers to assess the offer, while Tehran’s parliament convened a unity session endorsing the negotiating team. Analysts warn that lifting the blockade could ease Iran’s strained supply chains, but the stalled nuclear issue risks reigniting tensions. Until a comprehensive agreement emerges, the Strait’s status will remain a flashpoint for regional commerce today.