U.S. Sends 15-Point Proposal to Iran as Tehran Eases Hormuz and Fighting Escalates

Overview

• Washington sent a 15-point plan to Tehran through Pakistan on Wednesday, according to the New York Times, Israel’s Channel 12 and a source cited by Reuters.
• Iranian officials denied any direct talks with the United States and accused Washington of using false claims to move oil and financial markets.
• Iran said “non‑hostile” vessels can transit the Strait of Hormuz, and Brent crude fell about 6% to below $100 a barrel as traders priced in more supply.
• Hostilities continued overnight as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it fired missiles at Israel and bases used by U.S. forces in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, while Israeli strikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon.
• Governments moved on several fronts Tuesday, with France warning of a new oil shock and outlining relief for fuel‑hit firms, Pakistan offering to host talks, and U.S. outlets reporting Pentagon planning for a possible 3,000‑troop 82nd Airborne deployment.