The United States says it is waiting for Iran to respond to new proposals for an interim deal aimed at ending more than two months of fighting in the Middle East and opening talks on harder issues. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington expects Iran’s response within hours, following the presentation of proposals intended to formally end the war first and then move to negotiations on remaining disputes. As the diplomatic process continues, conditions around the Strait of Hormuz are described as relatively calmer early on Sunday after days of sporadic flare-ups and increased violence in and around the strategic waterway.
Multiple reports describe recent heightened incidents around Hormuz since an informal truce began. The Guardian adds that Iran has accused the US of breaching the ceasefire, and notes that violence increases came after Donald Trump announced a new naval mission intended to open the strait, which was later paused. With no clear indications of movement from Tehran on the proposals, the focus remains on whether Iran engages with the US offer while fighting levels in the region remain volatile.
