Iran reaffirms that latest proposal to US includes lifting naval blockade and sanctions
Despite the constant back and forth between the two sides, it doesn’t look like much has changed in recent weeks. Iran’s deputy foreign minister is out confirming that their latest proposal to the US will still include the same terms laid out before. And that is calling for Washington to lift its naval blockade and sanctions on Tehran.
Besides that, the proposal is also calling for the US to release frozen funds tied to Iran and also “ending the war" on all fronts including Lebanon. The request is for the US to call a retreat on all of its forces and to exit areas close to Iran.
I just don’t see how that can be agreed upon, not least when the US is already firm on not wanting to offer up too much concessions. With Iran continuing to keep a stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, it is unlikely the US will back down from any military presence around the region now that it has already implemented a blockade.
And from early reports, we are already seeing the US likely to shoot down Iran’s latest proposal. From yesterday: US rejects Irans most recent proposal – senior official
This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com.