U.S. says examining latest Iran proposal on Hormuz

U.S. reviews Iran’s new proposal to end two-month blockade of Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas corridor. | Contesto: cronaca

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The United States announced Monday that it is examining the latest proposal from Iran aimed at resolving the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that has been effectively shut down since the start of the U.S.-Israeli offensive two months ago. The blockade has sent shockwaves through the global economy, disrupting energy supplies and driving up prices worldwide. According to a brief statement from the State Department, American officials are reviewing the Iranian offer but provided no details on its contents or a timeline for a response. The development marks the first diplomatic opening since the conflict escalated, though both sides have maintained maximalist positions in public. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, handles about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, making any disruption a matter of acute international concern. The blockade, imposed by Tehran in retaliation for the U.S.-Israeli military campaign, has effectively halted tanker traffic through the waterway, forcing shippers to take longer, costlier routes and straining energy markets already volatile from the conflict. Analysts estimate that the disruption has added billions of dollars to global energy costs, with ripple effects hitting industries from transportation to manufacturing. The U.S. and its allies have accused Iran of using the blockade as a weapon of economic warfare, while Tehran defends it as a legitimate defensive measure. Iran’s latest proposal comes amid mounting pressure on both sides to de-escalate. The U.S.-Israeli offensive, launched two months ago, has drawn widespread condemnation from international bodies and humanitarian organizations, but has not achieved its stated objectives. Meanwhile, Iran’s economy has suffered from sanctions and the cost of maintaining the blockade, though it has gained leverage by holding the waterway hostage. The proposal is seen as a potential off-ramp, though skepticism remains high given the deep mistrust between the parties. The significance of the Strait of Hormuz cannot be overstated. It is the world’s most important chokepoint for oil...

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