Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to the US to halt the conflict. Iran insists that hostilities must cease first and sanctions on its oil exports be eased.

Following this, the Strait of Hormuz would be opened on the seventh day, paving the way for new negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that it is now up to the US to decide whether it wants to end the conflict.

The proposal to halt the conflict was conveyed to the US by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi through intermediary nations.

US attacked five Iranian oil tankers

On September 8, the US military attacked five oil tankers linked to Iran. Hours later, Iran fired 20 ballistic missiles toward a US military base in Jordan. According to the Jordanian military, its air defense system intercepted 18 of the missiles, while two landed in uninhabited areas. US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that Iran had attempted to target a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles on two occasions. In retaliation, attacks were carried out against oil tankers linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).

Subsequently, Iran reported attacks on 10 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, comprising two US ships and eight oil tankers. During this period, Iran also seized a US submarine drone.

US-Iran conflict ongoing since February 28

The US and Israel initiated military action against Iran on February 28. In response, Iran launched attacks on Israel and on Gulf nations hosting US military bases.

The US maintains that its objective is to weaken Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Meanwhile, Iran has consistently asserted that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and that it has the right to utilize nuclear technology.