Washington, April 27 -- In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre aimed at de-escalating regional tensions, Tehran has reportedly submitted a "new proposal" to Washington through Pakistani intermediaries. According to a report by news outlet Axios, the Iranian offer outlines a framework to "reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war," signalling a potential breakthrough in the protracted conflict.

The diplomatic initiative surfaces at a time when peace efforts have largely stalled. US President Donald Trump recently remarked that Tehran could "call" Washington should it wish to negotiate, while maintaining his firm stance that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons.

This momentum for direct talks appeared to wane after the White House can...