US downplays urgency of Iran's Hormuz proposal

ru.apa.az (Russian) —

The US administration sees no urgent need to accept Iran's proposal regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official cited by CBS News. The official stated that US positions are strong due to control over the strait, noting nearly 40 million barrels of oil transited through it in the past 48 hours. Iran reportedly proposed resuming normal shipping within seven days. The source added that the US is conducting "positive and constructive consultations" through mediators, suggesting ongoing diplomatic engagement despite the lack of urgency to accept Tehran's plan.


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