Iran proposes 10-day ceasefire to U.S., Strait of Hormuz passage on agenda

Iran has put forward a proposal for a 10-day ceasefire with the United States, according to sources familiar with the negotiations cited by the Jerusalem Post. Mediated by officials from Qatar, Egypt, Oman, and Pakistan, the offer aims to de-escalate rising tensions between the two nations.

The initiative suggests growing pressure on Tehran amid ongoing U.S. actions and President Donald Trump's consideration of a broader military campaign. A key objective of the proposed ceasefire is to address the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint that has become a flashpoint following a memorandum of understanding signed last month, which both Tehran and Washington have since declared invalid.

One of the ideas under consideration involves establishing a "middle corridor" within the Strait of Hormuz, separating Omani-controlled waters from those under Iranian supervision, to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels. However, the United States is reportedly pushing for a longer ceasefire and insisting on preliminary agreements regarding freedom of navigation before any cessation of hostilities.

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The president will also ensure that Iran pays for the recent deaths of American soldiers. These devastating strikes will continue until the president decides otherwise, but talks between the two countries continue.

Despite the diplomatic efforts, some Trump administration officials have reportedly called the Iranian proposal "absurd" and lacking a "logical basis." A U.S. official told the Jerusalem Post that President Trump is focused on ensuring Iran "pays the price" for its violations of the memorandum of understanding and for the deaths of American soldiers, stating that "devastating strikes will continue" until the president decides otherwise, though talks persist.

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a lengthy security meeting, and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Israel has no interest in engaging in the conflict between Iran and the U.S., advocating for the maintenance of the status quo.

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the state of Israel has no interest in getting involved in the conflict between Iran and the U.S.