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Iran formulates diplomatic response to US regarding Strait of Hormuz de-escalation plan

Apr 06, 2026 04:30 AM CT Tehran, Iran diplomacy,Strait of Hormuz,US-Iran relations,de-escalation

Summary

Iran's Foreign Ministry has formulated a diplomatic response to a US-proposed plan aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This development indicates ongoing back-channel or direct negotiations between Tehran and Washington to manage regional escalation risks. While no agreement has been announced, the formulation of a response suggests a potential shift in the diplomatic trajectory regarding energy security and conflict containment.

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Iran says it has formulated diplomatic response to US, to announce in due course We earlier reported that Iran and the United States ​have received a plan to end war and ‌reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, says Tehran has formulated its diploma...

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Iran NEUTRAL

Formulated a diplomatic response to a US plan to end war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

United States NEUTRAL

Submitted a plan to end war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to Iran.

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