Iran war: What’s happening on day 60 as diplomacy gathers pace?
Summary
President Donald Trump’s security team is reviewing an Iranian peace proposal to stop the ongoing war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route. Meanwhile, Iran’s foreign minister met with Russian President Putin to discuss possible negotiations, and many countries are calling for the safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Key Facts
- The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway where one-fifth of the world’s oil passes through.
- Iran proposes that its armed forces control the Strait of Hormuz under a new national law.
- Iran blames the United States for the failure of direct peace talks and calls US seizure of Iranian-linked oil tankers “piracy.”
- Russia’s President Putin told Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi that Russia will try to stop the war.
- Critics say President Trump’s negotiators lack experience with Iran’s nuclear program, which may hinder talks.
- Gulf countries seem to support Iran’s peace plan focusing on reopening the Strait before discussing a new nuclear deal.
- Dozens of nations, led by Bahrain, urge the urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to avoid major global supply disruptions.
- President Trump will meet his top security advisers to discuss the Iran conflict and may agree to Iran’s proposal to ease economic pressures by reopening the Strait first.
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