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Iran has presented the United States with a seven-day roadmap aimed at reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and creating a pathway toward renewed negotiations, as China publicly opposed what it described as unilateral military action during the ongoing conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had delivered the proposal to Washington through Qatar. Under the plan, Iran says normal maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could be restored within seven days if specified conditions are met. The proposal comes as the Strait remains at the centre of the wider conflict. The waterway between Iran and Oman is one of the world's most important energy routes, carrying a significant share of global oil and gas shipments under normal circumstances. Disruptions have therefore created concerns about energy supplies, transportation costs and international markets. According to reports outlining the proposal, Tehran has linked...

Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump called on Tehran to surrender, while diplomatic efforts remain stalled. The latest developments have raised fresh concerns about the future of the conflict, regional stability and the security of one of the world’s most important energy routes. Trump’s statement came on Monday, August 17, as a 60-day negotiating period established under a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding expired without a final agreement. The arrangement had been intended to reduce hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a framework for negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. Instead, the deadline passed amid continued disagreement and growing pressure from Washington. In an interview, Trump said Iran should raise a white flag of surrender. He also indicated that he was not operating under a fixed timetable to end the conflict. The comments represent a significant hardenin...