Iran sends response to US peace proposal as regional tensions escalate
On May 10, 2026, Iran submitted its official response to a U.S. proposal aimed at ending the two-month-long conflict. The response was delivered via Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator in the peace process. The U.S. proposal reportedly includes a 14-point framework requiring Iran to suspend uranium enrichment for 12 years and surrender 440 kg of 60% enriched uranium in exchange for the lifting of sanctions and the release of frozen assets. Meanwhile, military tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz, where the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has threatened to target U.S. facilities and commercial vessels following recent U.S. airstrikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Iranian military officials, including General Majid Mousavi, stated that their forces are on standby. Additionally, the Iranian parliament is drafting legislation to restrict passage through the Strait of Hormuz for nations complying with U.S. sanctions. Diplomatic efforts continue, though Tehran has expressed skepticism regarding Washington's intentions, citing a lack of trust and ongoing ceasefire violations.