Iran and Pakistan Submit Revised Proposal to End Conflict and Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Pakistan have submitted a revised proposal to the United States to end the ongoing conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to unnamed Pakistani sources cited by Reuters. A response from Washington is expected by Sunday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that some progress has been made in the negotiations and that the United States might have “something to say” on the issue in the coming days.

Pakistan’s military chief, General Asim Munir, traveled to Tehran on Friday for 24 hours of intensive talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and other senior officials. Pakistani authorities described the discussions as productive.

Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, said upon returning to Tehran that “a positive stride is taking shape” and thanked Pakistan for its mediation role. ” China encouraged Pakistan to increase its diplomatic efforts, after which the Pakistani military chief made the trip to Tehran.

FIFA approved Iran’s request to relocate its national football team’s World Cup training camp from the United States to Tijuana, Mexico. U.S. visas for players and staff. U.S. diplomat Joey Hood described the situation as “the Suez moment for the US,” comparing it to the 1956 crisis and suggesting that negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz could be completed quickly if assurances on reopening the waterway and removing mines are provided.