U.S. Pauses Strait Operation As Iran Reviews 14‑Point Proposal
Trump paused Project Freedom while Iran reviews a reported 14-point U.S. memo that could suspend enrichment, lift sanctions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Overview
President Donald Trump said he paused Project Freedom roughly 36 hours after it began to see whether an agreement to end the war could be finalized.
Iran is reviewing a reported one-page, 14-point U.S. memorandum that could suspend Iranian enrichment, lift sanctions and restore free transit through the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. officials and other sources said.
A senior Iranian parliament member, Ebrahim Rezaei, dismissed the proposal as a 'wish list' and warned Iran 'has its finger on the trigger and is ready' if the United States does not grant necessary concessions.
The Strait of Hormuz normally carries 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas, and Brent crude rose to $102.19 a barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose to $96.25 a barrel.
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei said Tehran is still reviewing the American proposal and will inform Pakistani mediators of its response as diplomatic efforts continue.
Analysis
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