As we reported, President Donald Trump imposed a blockade on shipping in and out of Iranian ports. It’s put a chokehold on their shipping and the regime’s economy. It’s obviously been making them very nervous, which is why they put out a new offer to Trump.
According to reports, there does appear to be some movement, which would indicate the blockade is working.
The first stage of the proposal is intended to turn the current ceasefire into a complete and official end to the war within at least 30 days. Under this framework, Iran proposes establishing an “international reference body” that would guarantee the parties do not return to fighting, alongside a mutual commitment by the US and Iran not to attack each other, and a declaration ending the war across the region.
On the volatile maritime front, the framework proposes the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is demanding responsibility for handling the naval mines placed in the strait, while not objecting to US assistance on the matter. In return, it is demanding the gradual lifting of the blockade on Iranian ports, in direct proportion to the reopening of the strait. The first stage also includes a compensation clause, which the sources said would be worded “in a new and creative way.”
The problem? You don’t get to the important part — the nuclear part — until you’ve already pulled back and stopped the war. The second stage is where they would appear to potentially give up the uranium.
This stage deals with the core issue of the confrontation, Iran’s nuclear program. According to the sources, Iran is proposing a “complete freeze” on uranium enrichment activity for a period of up to 15 years. After that period ends, it would be permitted to resume enriching uranium at a low civilian-grade level of 3.6%, under a principle of “zero stockpiling,” meaning no enriched uranium inventory.
However, Iran is setting a clear red line in an absolute refusal to dismantle its nuclear infrastructure or destroy its facilities. As for the stockpile of highly enriched uranium Tehran has already accumulated, the proposal leaves room for negotiations over its fate, whether by transferring it outside the country or diluting it to a lower enrichment level. In exchange for all this, Iran is demanding a clear and guaranteed mechanism for removing all economic sanctions imposed on it.
The problem there, while positive movement, is that it’s still far too sketchy.
In the final stage of the framework, Tehran proposes opening a broad strategic dialogue with Arab states and other countries in the region. The goal, according to the Iranian proposal, is to build a new and shared security system encompassing the entire Middle East.
Well, maybe you shouldn’t have attacked them, and they might have kinder feelings toward you?
However, Trump reportedly said it was not acceptable on Sunday, so they’re going to have to come up with a better offer. But it does show they can be pushed by the blockade that has to be biting them hard.
Now, the one con to the blockade is that Iran is still trying to cause trouble in the Strait for shipping. That has the effect of blocking shipping from other countries. While we don’t have a lot of shipping through the area, it can affect us with such things as gas, which can be affected by the world price. But it sounds like Trump has now decided to eliminate that negative as well. He announced there would be protection of shipping come Monday morning, calling it “Project Freedom.”
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The process, he said, was intended as a humanitarian effort to help innocent people, businesses, and countries that are suffering from the closure through no fault of their own.
“Countries from all over the world, almost all of which are not involved in the Middle Eastern dispute going on so visibly and violently for all to see, have asked the United States if we could help free up their ships, which are locked up in the Strait of Hormuz, on something which they have absolutely nothing to do with — They are merely neutral and innocent bystanders!”
“For the good of Iran, the Middle East and the United States, we have told these countries that we will guide their ships safely out of these restricted waterways so that they can freely and ably get on with their business.”
Again, these are Ships from areas of the world that are not in any way involved with that which is currently taking place in the Middle East.”
“I have told my representatives to inform them that we will use our best efforts to get their ships and crews safely out of the Strait.
“In all cases, they said they will not be returning until the area becomes safe for navigation and everything else.
“This process, Project Freedom, will begin Monday morning, Middle East time.”
“I am fully aware that my representatives are having very positive discussions with the country of Iran, and that these discussions could lead to something very positive for all.
“The Ship movement is merely meant to free up people, companies and countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong — They are victims of circumstance. This is a humanitarian gesture on behalf of the United States, Middle Eastern countries but, in particular, the country of Iran.
“Many of these ships are running low on food and everything else necessary for large-scale crews to stay on board in a healthy and sanitary manner.”
Trump said he thought it would be an important way of showing goodwill. However, if Iran misbehaves, he has thoughts.
“If, in any way, this humanitarian process is interfered with, that interference will, unfortunately, have to be dealt with forcefully,” he said.
If they do attack ships, then they will be pounded. But he’s pulling their last leg out from under them now.
Editor’s Note: For decades, former presidents have been all talk and no action. Now, Donald Trump is eliminating the threat from Iran once and for all.
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