Iran Proposes "Strait of Tangibility" Negotiation Plan, Uncertainty Looms Over US-Iran Standoff

April 16 (Local Time) — White House Press Secretary Levitt said Wednesday that reports the White House is seeking an extension of the Iran ceasefire are inaccurate. She noted communications with Iran on the second round of negotiations have been “productive,” and the talks are likely to resume in Pakistan. Reuters reports a source familiar with Tehran’s stance said Iran may consider allowing unimpeded shipping in the Omani portion of the Strait of Hormuz — without risk of attack — if a deal to de-escalate conflict is reached. The proposal includes this idea, per the source. Iran would keep control of its own waters in the strait, while Oman would oversee matters in its portion. The source did not clarify if Iran would remove any mines it may have placed there, or if all vessels (including those tied to Israel) would get safe passage. The proposal hinges on Washington meeting Tehran’s demands, the source added — a key condition for any breakthrough on the strait. April 15 (Local Time) — A majority of U.S. senators backed former President Trump’s military actions against Iran. The Senate voted 52-47 to reject a Democratic-led resolution that sought to block war until hostile actions get congressional approval.