US furiously seeks to avert potential monthslong closure of Strait of Hormuz - CNN

U.S. efforts to avert a potential monthslong closure of the Strait face urgent operational and diplomatic challenges, including demining, verification and insurance issues that could take months to resolve. The reported Iranian proposal under consideration by the White House — to reopen the Strait now while postponing nuclear talks — could provide a quicker pathway to restarting shipping but would not eliminate the technical and security hurdles tied to full clearance and long-term insurance restoration. Even if implemented, the proposal may only be a partial solution unless accompanied by durable de-escalation on the ground.