Now diplomatic efforts have started at a rapid pace to reduce the ongoing tension between Iran and America. During the United Nations General Assembly, Iran has presented a very important proposal to America through Qatar. In this new proposal, it has been said to reopen the strategically important 'Strait of Hormuz' within just seven days and completely stop this dangerous war. However, on the other hand, Iranian President Masoud Pejeshkian has drawn a clear 'Lakshman Rekha' regarding relations with America. He has bluntly said that due to continuous American attacks and deception, Iran no longer has any trust in America. He made it clear that Iran will continue to resist any kind of pressure from America and Israel.
Did Trump reject the proposal and what is the phased plan?
According to a report in 'Wall Street Journal', America's newly elected President Donald Trump has rejected the proposal of this agreement. However, the prestigious news agency 'Reuters' has claimed in one of its reports that officials of both the countries are still seriously discussing a phased (step-by-step) plan. The objective of this plan is to restart the movement of ships and remove the blockade imposed by America. In return for this agreement, Iran can get back billions of dollars seized (frozen) in its foreign banks.
Meanwhile, the situation in the Middle East region is extremely complicated. A round of emergency military talks are underway between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to deal with attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. In such a sensitive time, on one hand Iran is trying to differentiate itself from the Houthi rebels, while on the other hand it is also engaged in direct talks with Saudi Arabia on the important issue of the Strait of Hormuz.
What are Iran's conditions for opening Hormuz in 7 days?
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has given a big statement on this matter, saying that Iran has submitted a concrete and foolproof plan of seven days to America through Qatar. If the necessary conditions are accepted by the US, the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened and normal movement of ships can be fully restored within just seven days. Now America has to take the final decision on this. Araghchi warned that Iran will never accept any kind of pressure, threats or attempts to intimidate and will never compromise its sovereign rights under pressure.
Abbas Araghchi further said that if the American side is really serious about reaching an agreement and opening the Strait of Hormuz, then everything is already ready. Even before this, Iran had indicated that if America accepts certain of its conditions, then it will not only open the Strait of Hormuz, but can also restart talks regarding its disputed nuclear program within seven days.
Masood Pezeshkian gave strict warning to America
In an interview given to Al Jazeera, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian revealed that at present both Qatar and Pakistan are playing the role of mediator between Iran and America and are conveying Tehran's message directly to Washington. He said that this entire conversation is based on an old memorandum of understanding already signed between the two countries. The Iranian President bluntly said that the Americans should make their stance completely clear on this. Pejeshkian stressed that Iran is not going to bow to any pressure from the US and Israel. He said that the assessment of those who wanted to break the back of the Iranian people through economic sanctions has proved to be completely wrong.
While seriously accusing America and Israel of preventing Iran from becoming self-reliant, he said that despite all these obstacles, Tehran will continue to invest in the development and empowerment of its people. He said that the people of Iran have always resisted American and Israeli attacks strongly and will continue to do so with full force in the future also. His sharp statement has come at a time when the ongoing diplomatic efforts regarding the seven-day ceasefire proposed by Tehran seem to be at a standstill.