US Media: Iran Eases Conditions for Resuming Talks with the United States

BlockBeats News, May 2nd, Iran has submitted a new proposal to Washington aimed at ending the war, showing signs of compromise to restart negotiations and resolve the impasse that has been heavily affecting its economy. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that Iran's new proposal has taken a step closer to the United States: it suggests aligning Tehran's conditions for open access to the Strait of Hormuz with U.S. commitments to cease attacks and lift the blockade on Iranian ports, discussing both issues simultaneously.

Previously, Iran had insisted that the U.S. lift the blockade as a precondition for starting negotiations, and requested that the American side first reach agreement on the terms to end the war before discussing the future management of the strait and the nuclear program. Sources also indicated that this new proposal subsequently introduced a discussion on Iran's nuclear-related issues in exchange for U.S. sanctions relief. Iran has informed the mediators that if Washington shows openness to this new proposal, Iran is prepared to travel to Pakistan for talks early next week. (The Wall Street Journal)