Iran and the US are discussing a temporary framework that could pause hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic and create space for broader negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme, the New York Times reported, citing three senior Iranian officials familiar with the talks. The proposed interim framework centres on three immediate steps: lifting the US blockade on Iranian shipping and ports, reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial maritime traffic and ending ongoing military hostilities under a ceasefire agreement. More contentious issues, including sanctions relief, the long-term future of Iran’s nuclear programme and the release of frozen Iranian financial assets overseas, would be addressed during the proposed 30-day negotiation period. Is Iran winning this war ?
