The United States says it is waiting for Iran’s response to a new American proposal to end the fighting, as diplomatic uncertainty persists nearly 10 weeks after the conflict began. Washington officials say Iran has been reviewing the offer, but no formal reply has been made public.
Hostilities have continued even as negotiations loom. U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on [recently], with each side accusing the other of firing first. The U.S. military also said it fired on two Iranian‑flagged oil tankers to prevent them from docking at an Iranian port — an action the administration described as enforcing a blockade intended to stop certain ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports.
White House remarks: President Trump told media that the conflict “is not over yet” and said he believes a deal is possible, adding that Iran also wants a deal. He signaled no fixed deadline for talks, a stance critics say could allow negotiations to drag on. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had indicated that Washington expected a reply “as soon as today,” though Tehran’s working day and decision timetable complicate any public timetable.
Iran’s reaction: Iran’s foreign minister rejected pressure tactics, asserting that Iranians do not bow to coercion and accusing the U.S. of choosing “reckless military” steps over diplomacy. Tehran has said it is carefully reviewing the U.S. text.
On the ground: The blockade and repeated incidents at sea have had broader impacts. Hundreds of vessels remain stuck in the Persian Gulf, creating a humanitarian problem for crews and disrupting supply chains for regional and global trade.
Outlook: Foreign policy analysts stress that the conflict’s end will likely depend on economics as well as military calculations — when the pain of sanctions, blockades and strained logistics becomes unsustainable for one or both sides, pressure to compromise may grow. For now, U.S. officials describe Washington as in a wait‑and‑see posture: pushing for a diplomatic resolution while maintaining defensive and interdiction operations at sea.
Reporters on the scene are monitoring whether Tehran will accept, reject or seek to amend the U.S. proposal, and whether further incidents at sea will escalate tensions or spur renewed negotiations.