International media outlets revealed today, Saturday (May 9, 2026), that the United States has offered a negotiation package that includes easing sanctions imposed on Iran, in exchange for stopping uranium enrichment operations and restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the outlets, "the American proposal aims to open a new path in the nuclear tension file, through a (step-for-step) formula, based on gradually reducing Iranian nuclear activities in exchange for gradual economic relief from Washington."
The leaks indicate that "one of the most prominent elements of the proposal lies in ensuring no obstruction of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which is considered one of the world's most important maritime passages for oil exports, amid recurring international concerns about the impact of regional tensions on energy security and supply chains."
In contrast, no immediate official comment was issued by either side regarding what was reported, while questions are being raised about the realism of this approach amid the complexities of the nuclear file and the divergent positions of the two sides regarding enrichment levels and required guarantees.
The Iranian nuclear file has witnessed a continuous state of push and pull between Washington and Tehran for years, with several negotiation rounds stalling due to disagreements over enrichment levels, international oversight mechanisms, and economic sanctions.
