On April 28, 2023, the White House confirmed that US President Donald Trump is discussing a new proposal from Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for global energy supplies. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the proposal was discussed at the highest level during a meeting with the national security team. The proposal outlines a framework to address the Strait of Hormuz and suggests that negotiations concerning Iran's nuclear program would occur later. President Trump has consistently maintained that Iran should not acquire nuclear weapons, and the administration's stance on this issue has been clearly communicated. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has shared Tehran's red lines during diplomatic visits, emphasizing that the discussions are not direct negotiations with the US. The proposal was reportedly conveyed to the US through Pakistani intermediaries after Washington canceled a planned envoy visit. The US has demanded that Iran cease uranium enrichment and relocate its nuclear stockpile, while Iran seeks the removal of US naval restrictions before talks can proceed.