Overview
- President Trump reviewed Iran’s proposal with senior advisers Monday and remains doubtful, leaving talks at a standstill.
- Iran’s plan, passed through Pakistan, would reopen the waterway and halt attacks if the U.S. lifts its port blockade and postpones nuclear negotiations.
- Ship data point to gaps in control, with an Adnoc LNG carrier signaling off India after a Hormuz transit and the Russian megayacht Nord reported off Oman.
- Maritime trackers such as Vortexa and Lloyd’s List also counted dozens of sanctioned or shadow‑fleet tankers moving through the area in mid‑April.
- U.S. Central Command says forces told 29 vessels to turn back, while Tehran calls those interdictions “piracy,” as energy costs climb and allies like Russia and Qatar probe for mediation options.