U.S. appears cool on Iran proposal to end war and reopen Hormuz without a nuclear deal
The U.S. has shown little enthusiasm for Iran's proposal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz without addressing nuclear issues. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged the proposal was an improvement over previous ones but emphasized the importance of nuclear negotiations. Energy prices have surged amid the ongoing conflict and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪National gas prices reached a new high of $4.18, while Brent crude oil prices surpassed $111 a barrel.
- ▪Iran's proposal aims to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz and end the ongoing war, postponing nuclear discussions.
- ▪Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that any agreement must prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
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Iran warU.S. appears cool on Iran proposal to end war and reopen Hormuz without a nuclear dealNational gas price averages hit a new high of $4.18 early Tuesday, while the international benchmark price for oil reached a three-week high above $111 a barrel.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleIran offers U.S. a new proposal to open Strait of Hormuz01:13Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 28, 2026, 5:45 AM EDT / Updated April 28, 2026, 9:45 PM EDTBy Chantal Da Silva, Abigail Williams, Natasha Lebedeva, Steve Kopack, Courtney Kube and Monica AlbaThe United States showed little immediate enthusiasm for a new Iranian proposal that would end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz without resolving the impasse over the Islamic Republic's…
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