Iran proposes 7-day plan to end war
The gist
Iran proposed a 7-day plan to the US to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The proposal mirrors a collapsed June deal.
How it unfolded
- Feb 28, 2026The US and Israel launched military action against Iran; Iran responded with attacks on Israel and in Gulf countries hosting US military bases.
- Jun 17, 2026A Pakistani and Qatari-brokered memorandum of understanding was signed between the US and Iran, setting a 60-day window for negotiations.
- Jul 7, 2026US President Donald Trump declared the June deal "over" after the two sides traded attacks.