Iran Proposes Peace Plan Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions and Economic Struggles
Iran has put forward a 14-point peace proposal to the United States, aiming to resolve ongoing tensions and end the current conflict within 30 days. The proposal includes demands for the U.S. to lift sanctions, end the naval blockade of Iranian ports, withdraw forces from the region, and cease hostilities, including Israeli operations in Lebanon. This comes amid reports of a cargo ship being attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil trade. The attack, involving small craft, marks the latest in a series of incidents in the area. Meanwhile, Iran's currency, the rial, continues to weaken against the U.S. dollar, exacerbating economic instability and leading to job losses and rising prices in Tehran. 
