Iran still reviewing new U.S. peace proposal as Trump predicts war will 'be over quickly': Reports
Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaee reportedly said Tehran would not let the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz with "an unrealistic plan."
TL;DR
- Iran is reviewing messages from the U.S. received through Pakistani mediators.
- President Trump believes a deal is possible and predicts the war will end quickly.
- Stock markets reacted to potential de-escalation, but Thursday saw mixed performance.
- The Strait of Hormuz, crucial for oil shipping, remains a point of contention.
- U.S. plans to guide ships through the Persian Gulf were paused by Trump amid negotiations, but Saudi Arabia's reported objections may have influenced this.
- Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have reportedly lifted restrictions on U.S. military use of their bases and airspace.
- A senior Iranian official stated Tehran will not permit the U.S. to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with an "unrealistic plan" and demands "tangible benefits" from negotiations.