Iran Proposes "Strait of Tangibility" Negotiation Plan, Uncertainty Looms Over US-Iran Standoff

BlockBeats News, April 16: White House Press Secretary Levitt said on Wednesday local time that reports of the White House requesting an extension of the Iran war ceasefire agreement are not accurate. She stated that communications with the Iranian side regarding the second round of negotiations have been "productive" and that the relevant negotiations are likely to take place again in Pakistan.

According to Reuters, a source familiar with Tehran's position said that if an agreement could be reached to prevent a conflict from re-escalating, Iran may consider allowing ships to navigate freely on the Oman side of the Strait of Hormuz without the risk of attack. This idea has been included in its negotiation proposal. Iran will continue to control its waters in the Strait of Hormuz, while Oman will decide on affairs on its side of the waters. The source did not specify whether Iran would agree to clear any mines it may have laid in that area or whether all ships (including those linked to Israel) would be allowed free passage. The source added that this proposal depends on whether Washington is prepared to meet Tehran's demands, which is also a key condition for any breakthrough on the issue of the Strait of Hormuz.

On April 15, local time, a majority of U.S. senators expressed support for U.S. President Trump's military actions against Iran. The Senate, with 52 votes to 47, voted to reject a resolution led by the Democrats. The resolution aimed to prevent war until hostile actions received congressional authorization.