Report: US offers Iran sanctions relief in exchange for reopening Strait of Hormuz

The United States has reportedly offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting attacks by Tehran-aligned groups in the region, according to a Saudi media report.

A senior source cited by Al Arabiya said Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, conveyed the US proposal to Iranian officials during talks in Tehran.

According to the report, the proposal calls for Iran to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and halt attacks by allied armed groups in exchange for Washington ending its latest economic campaign and lifting sanctions against Tehran.

The reported offer comes as the United States intensifies economic pressure on Iran. The US Treasury Department recently announced sanctions targeting approximately 60 individuals, entities and vessels allegedly connected to Iran, while Washington has warned foreign governments and companies that continued dealings with Tehran could expose them to additional measures.

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Munir’s visit to Tehran formed part of broader Pakistani mediation efforts aimed at preventing renewed military escalation and resolving the dispute over navigation through the strait.

Iranian officials described the visit as having produced significant diplomatic progress, while Pakistan said discussions focused on de-escalation and restoring maritime traffic.

Separately, Oman and Iran have discussed a phased framework for establishing a temporary joint shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that several diplomatic tracks are underway to restore commercial navigation.

Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran would continue internal consultations before providing its response to the reported US proposal.

The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the confrontation because of its importance to global energy supplies. Shipping through the waterway has fallen sharply during the conflict, increasing concerns about oil exports, supply disruptions and their impact on international energy markets.

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