APTOPIX Iran War
Pro-government demonstrators wave Iranian flags during a gathering in Tehran, Iran, Monday, April 27, 2026.
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Iran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war. That's according to regional officials. The proposal that emerged Monday would delay discussions on Iran’s nuclear program. U.S. President Donald Trump seems unlikely to accept the offer, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared to rule out any deal that excludes Iran's nuclear program. The blockade prevents Iran from selling oil, affecting global prices and economies. Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, but a permanent settlement remains elusive. In other developments, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the situation.
The Trump administration seems unlikely to accept Iran’s offer to end the war and its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal delivered by Pakistan calls for the U.S. to lift its blockade on Iran. It also would postpone discussions on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has appeared to rule that out. He says preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon remains a “core issue.” The White House says U.S. President Donald Trump’s national security team has discussed the offer and Trump will address it later. The offer emerged Monday as Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Russia, which has long been a key backer of Tehran.
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