Iran is reportedly reviewing a proposal to abandon uranium enrichment as part of conditions to end the ongoing conflict with the United States, according to reports citing unnamed officials.
US asked Iran to freeze uranium enrichment for 20 years according to Axios.The issue of uranium enrichment remains central to Washington’s negotiating demands, and any acceptance by Tehran could ease military tensions and open a new phase of diplomatic talks.
The proposal follows recent discussions linked to the Islamabad Talks 2026, described as the first direct engagement between the two countries in more than a decade and the highest-level contact since the Iranian Revolution. The talks came after a fragile two-week ceasefire intended to halt six weeks of fighting that disrupted regional stability and energy supplies.
US Naval Blockade Intensifies Tensions in Strait of Hormuz
Meanwhile, Donald Trump confirmed that a naval blockade began after a set deadline, targeting vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports. The operation is being carried out across waters connected to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage that handles roughly 20% of global oil shipments.
US Central Command said that the blockade would be enforced against vessels accessing Iranian ports along the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. However, ships traveling to and from non-Iranian ports through the strait are expected to continue operations without obstruction. The US Navy has also begun clearing naval mines reportedly deployed in the region.
Trump warned that vessels approaching the blockade could face immediate military action, while also stating that US forces would intercept ships that paid tolls to Iran. He further suggested the possibility of renewed limited strikes, signaling that military escalation remains under consideration.
Iranian Response Warns of Wider Regional Risks
Iranian armed forces issued statements asserting their sovereign rights over territorial waters and criticized the blockade as an illegal act. Officials warned that if the safety of Iranian ports were threatened, security across regional ports could also be affected.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said ;
Markets remain highly sensitive to developments surrounding nuclear negotiations and maritime security, as progress or setbacks in talks could significantly influence Middle East stability, global energy flows, and financial market volatility.
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