U.S. and Iran advance talks on peace deal and Strait of Hormuz access

Washington delivered what officials described as a final offer to Tehran on Wednesday. The proposal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring traffic to pre-war levels within 30 days. A U.S. official said rejection of the offer could trigger renewed military action.

Iran’s news agency reported that the strait will not return to its pre-war status and that Iran will continue to exercise sovereignty over the waterway.

Diplomatic statements A British official issued a statement welcoming progress toward an agreement. The statement called for an end to the conflict, unconditional freedom of navigation through the strait, and a guarantee that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons.

The official added that the government will work with international partners to protect citizens from the effects of the conflict and to achieve a long-term diplomatic settlement.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke at a news conference in New Delhi. He said additional information may be released later today and left further announcements to the president. The president stated on Friday that Iran is eager to reach a deal. The president also said on social media that government circumstances would prevent attendance at a family wedding this weekend.

Washington and Tehran have avoided direct confrontation since a ceasefire took effect in early April. Negotiations have continued since that time.