Reports suggest the United States and Iran are exploring a phased agreement to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy corridor.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that Tehran conveyed a proposal through intermediaries under which the strait would reopen if conditions were met. These include: ending hostilities within seven days, lifting the US blockade on Iranian ports, releasing frozen Iranian funds, and granting waivers on oil sanctions.
Speaking to an American news channel, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran was ready to reach an agreement with US President Donald Trump to end the conflict. He stressed that Iran did not wish to prolong fighting and distanced Tehran from Yemen’s Houthis, saying: “The Houthis are responsible for their own actions… There is no systematic relationship.”
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan announced an urgent meeting of their chiefs of staff under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement after recent Houthi attacks. The pact stipulates that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all. Saudi officials condemned strikes targeting Mecca and other civilian sites, affirming the kingdom’s right to defend itself.
Saudi Civil Defence also issued safety alerts in Jazan and Mecca, warning of potential danger before later confirming the situation had stabilised.
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