According to a source speaking with Saudi state media, Washington sent Tehran a message offering to lift the blockade and sanctions against Iran if the Islamic Republic reopens the Strait of Hormuz.
According to a senior source who spoke with Al Hadath, Pakistan relayed the American offer to Iran. Islamabad has served as the main mediator in talks to end the US and Israeli war against Iran. In June, Pakistani-mediated talks resulted in the US and Iran signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The US has not officially commented on the report.
The US offering to lift sanctions on Iran in exchange for the reopening of the Strait suggests that President Donald Trump is lying to the American people when he says the critical waterway is fully under control of the Navy.
The MOU created a 60-day truce, which has now expired. Additionally, the US agreed to expand the ceasefire to include Lebanon, lift sanctions on Iran, and end the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. In exchange, Tehran agreed to allow commercial vessels to transit the waterway. Iran committed to not changing fees for ships transiting the Strait for 60 days.
On Tuesday, Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran. Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says the talks were focused on returning to the MOU and were “very productive.” Tehran described the meeting as “very fruitful” and included “highly valuable diplomatic achievements.”
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the MOU is “clear” and the US must honor its commitments.
