Iran has proposed a new negotiating offer related to the strait of Hormuz and its uranium-related nuclear activities. The proposal, reported by Axios, would allow Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz while delaying-far into the future-any discussion of its nuclear program.iran also wants the U.S. to lift its blockade as part of the deal.<\/p>\n

Trump is set to meet Monday with top advisers in the Situation room to decide how the U.S. should respond. The article notes that removing enriched uranium<\/a> and preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon were central goals for Trump as the conflict began, yet it also suggests Trump appears publicly more focused on pressure and escalation. Trump has publicly warned that Iran\u2019s oil infrastructure<\/a> could face a near-term collapse if key conditions aren\u2019t met.<\/p>\n

The White House said it will not negotiate through the press and reiterated that the U.S. would only make a deal that puts American interests first. The report also points to recent signs of Trump\u2019s preference for tougher positioning-such as canceling plans to send negotiators to Pakistan-and includes commentary from figures like Germany\u2019s chancellor Friedrich Merz, who argued Iran has gained leverage in the talks. <\/p>\n