Pakistan, Oct. 12 -- Iran is reviewing Washington's response to its proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz before sending an official reply. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei announced the position during a press conference on Monday. He said Tehran would communicate its response through intermediaries once officials complete their review. The development comes as negotiations between Iran and the United States remain stalled.

Baghaei confirmed that Iran continues exchanging messages with Washington through mediators. Qatar and Pakistan have participated in efforts to help end the conflict. The war began with US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28. However, both sides have struggled to overcome disagreements ...