Iran has submitted a new proposal to Washington aimed at ending the war, showing signs of compromise and a desire to restart negotiations to resolve the deadlock that is taking a heavy toll on its economy. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that Iran's new proposal moves closer to the United States: it proposes to discuss Tehran's conditions for opening the Strait of Hormuz alongside a U.S. commitment to cease attacks and lift the blockade on Iranian ports. Previously, Iran had demanded that the U.S. lift the blockade as a prerequisite for starting negotiations and that the U.S. reach an agreement on the terms of ending the war before discussing the future management of the Strait and its nuclear program. Sources also indicated that the new proposal subsequently suggested discussing issues related to Iran's nuclear program in exchange for U.S. sanctions relief. Iran has indicated to mediators that it is prepared to travel to Pakistan early next week for talks if Washington is open to the new proposal. (Wall Street Journal)