Iran says it has replied to US proposal as reported drone strikes strain ceasefire
Summary
Iran said it has replied to a peace proposal from the United States through Pakistani mediators. This comes as a ceasefire brokered by Pakistan is weakening, with several drone attacks reported near the Gulf region, including strikes on ships and airspace violations in nearby countries.Key Facts
- Iran responded to a US peace proposal passed via Pakistan, but details of the reply were not given.
- The US proposal included a 14-point plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and discuss Iran’s nuclear program.
- Both Iran and the US have blockades affecting the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil flow and raising global oil prices.
- Recent drone attacks occurred in airspace of the UAE, Kuwait, and near Qatar, and targeted an Iranian Kurdish rebel group in Iraq.
- Iran demands ships passing the Strait of Hormuz coordinate with its forces and pay a $2 million toll.
- The ceasefire began on April 8 but showed signs of strain as tensions rose over control of the strait.
- Iran’s military said it is ready to protect its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, which could be used for nuclear weapons.
- The UN nuclear watchdog says much of Iran’s enriched uranium is buried deep underground in Isfahan.
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