Reports of contacts and proposals between Iran and the United States

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According to reports, Iran passed a proposal to the United States, mediated by Pakistan, to open the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the naval blockade on its ports. According to Arutz Sheva and Israel Hayom, Tehran made clear to Pakistan that it is also willing to resume negotiations with Washington. Iran's ambassador in Islamabad confirmed the contacts and accused the United States of rejecting them.

According to Channel 14, an official source in Tehran denied the report and called it "a lie and a fabrication," and insisted on a seven-point framework. At the same time, according to the report, President Trump is making clear that all options are on the table.

According to Channel 13 News, two senior Iranian officials confirmed to the New York Times that Tehran would try to harm American diplomats and administration officials.