Iranian officials confirmed on Wednesday that they have officially received the United States’ response to their recent proposal aimed at de-escalating the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani noted that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented the document to President Masoud Pezeshkian during a cabinet session. Although the specific details of the American reply remain undisclosed, the move follows a week of indirect discussions held alongside the UN General Assembly, marking a potential shift after months of intense hostilities that began with strikes in late February.

The core of the dispute centers on Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy transit corridor, which has been met with retaliatory maritime restrictions from Washington. Tehran’s proposal reportedly includes seven conditions for peace, such as a regional ceasefire encompassing Lebanon, the lifting of energy-related sanctions, and the release of frozen financial assets. While President Donald Trump previously dismissed the plan during weekend remarks, Iran continued to press for an official diplomatic channel via Qatari mediators. Despite the ongoing communication, tensions remain high as the Revolutionary Guards continue to target small vessels attempting to navigate the strait, and the US intensifies economic pressure through new sanctions on Iranian aviation.