Iran used the UN meeting to send Washington a new proposal to end the fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days. The offer revives indirect diplomacy but leaves core disputes over sanctions, shipping and military pressure unresolved.

Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reviving nuclear talks if the US eases sanctions, lifts its naval blockade and honours a ceasefire. The offer revives diplomacy but faces Saudi scepticism, regional war risks and sharp divisions within Iran.

US and Iranian negotiators in New York are discussing a phased swap of Hormuz access for relief from Washington's blockade. The exploratory talks show limited flexibility on both sides, even as Gulf states seek de-escalation without ceding control of key waterways.