The conflicting messages coming from Washington and Tehran are fueling uncertainty about the next developments in the Gulf War. Negotiations have begun, with a fifteen-point American plan that includes dismantling Iran's nuclear program, unblocking Hormuz, and, in return, lifting sanctions. However, the proposal was deemed "excessive" by the regime, which in turn put forward its own five conditions, maintaining its focus on control of the Strait. Meanwhile, regional mediators are working to organize a high-level meeting this weekend, with Pakistan as the preferred venue. "Negotiations are continuing," the White House assured, while also issuing a new warning to the ayatollahs: Trump "is not bluffing and is ready to unleash hell" if an agreement is not reached.

The United States and Iran continue to engage in public debate. On one side, the commander-in-chief, who insists on the rhetoric of victory now within reach, and on the other, the mullahs' armed forces, who consider the Americans "so in trouble they're negotiating with themselves." In substance, however, something is moving, as Washington has leaked to the media what it believes to be a compromise proposal. Specifically, Tehran must commit to abandoning uranium enrichment, entrusting its stockpiles to the IAEA, and allowing international maritime traffic through Hormuz.

In exchange, it would obtain, in addition to the lifting of sanctions, not having to abandon its missile projects, except for limiting their quantity and range. In any case, this issue would be addressed later. The Islamic Republic, despite its openness on missiles, has rejected the American plan. Internal sources have leaked a counterproposal that includes "a cessation of attacks and assassinations, guarantees against future conflicts, the payment of war reparations, an end to fighting on all fronts involving allied groups, and recognition of Iranian authority over the Strait of Hormuz." Regardless of the differences on the issues at stake, the primary objective of diplomacy is for the parties to begin official discussions, even indirectly. American sources have reported that the White House is working to arrange talks this weekend in Pakistan or, alternatively, Turkey.

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