A senior Iranian source claims the United States has offered to lift its naval blockade and economic sanctions on Iran in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping and ending attacks by Iranian proxy forces, according to a report from an Iranian the source. The same channel described the claim as having 'zero reliability.' The reported offer follows a similar proposal reportedly conveyed by Pakistan's army chief to Iranian officials earlier Tuesday.
A senior Iranian source has claimed that the United States offered to lift its naval blockade and economic sanctions on Iran in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending attacks by Iranian proxy forces, according to a report from an Iranian channel that described the claim as having 'zero reliability.' This afternoon's report echoes a similar proposal conveyed earlier today by Pakistan's army chief, Gen. Asim Munir, to Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary, as The Zioneer reported at 11:55 Jerusalem time. That proposal, attributed to US officials, included sanctions relief and blockade lifting for Hormuz passage and a halt to proxy operations.
Over recent weeks, The Zioneer has tracked accelerating US–Iran diplomatic tracks. On Mon Aug 10, a senior US official told Reuters that the US would lift its naval blockade once free passage through Hormuz was guaranteed. By mid-June, multiple drafts of a proposed memorandum of understanding had appeared: an Iranian-linked source published a six-clause draft on Jun 14, and Iran's Mehr News Agency published a fourteen-article version on Jun 12. On Jun 14, The Zioneer reported that US-Iran MOU talks had accelerated sharply after an Israeli strike. On Jun 15, Iran's Fars News Agency, citing a source 'familiar with details,' reported that Tehran was prepared to strike but canceled after the US offered concessions including lifting the blockade.
The reported framework has consistently centered on the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear issue. As The Zioneer reported on Jun 14, a senior US official stated that the waterway would reopen 'with no tolls' under a framework deal. Earlier background reports by The Zioneer outlined a 60-day negotiation window, an Iranian nuclear non-production pledge, temporary oil sanctions relief, and a US commitment to lift the naval blockade.
The latest claim adds an Iranian-attributed version of the offer, though the reporting channel has explicitly disclaimed its reliability. No independent confirmation from US, Israeli, or other regional officials is available. It is not clear whether the claim reflects active diplomatic channels, internal Iranian signaling, or disinformation. The Zioneer will continue to monitor and update as further details emerge.
2 developments
- StrongUS Official: US to Lift Naval Blockade on Iran After Hormuz Free Passage Deal
- ConfirmedU.S. and Iran reportedly near agreement on nuclear freeze, sanctions relief, and Strait of Hormuz reopening
- StrongWSJ: US offers Iran frozen assets to drop Strait of Hormuz tolls
- StrongUS, Gulf states condition sanctions relief on Iran reopening Strait of Hormuz
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