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United States said Monday studying latest Iranian proposals related to opening Strait of Hormuz after two months of war posing pressure on global economy.
​White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt mentioned Washington studying new Iranian proposal following media reports speaking of new offer presented by Tehran via Pakistani mediators.
​Mediations, negotiations not succeeded so far in reaching final cessation of war, reopening Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire in effect for about three weeks.
​According to Axios website, Tehran presented new offer providing for opening strait with postponement of negotiations regarding nuclear file, information reported by Iranian IRNA agency without commenting on it.
​Fifth of global production of oil, liquefied gas passes through Strait of Hormuz in normal times but now subject to double Iranian, American blockade.
​"Better than we expected"
​Washington not revealed details of offer yet. However, President Donald Trump held meeting with senior advisors Monday.
​Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "Clearly we will not negotiate through media" but described Iranian offer as "better than we expected them to provide".
​Added "We must ensure any agreement we reach permanently prevents them from possessing nuclear weapon at any time".
​After United States canceled second round of negotiations in Pakistan, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi conducted tour of visits, intensive diplomatic contacts, latest being visit to Russia Monday where met President Vladimir Putin.
​Araghchi attributed failure of negotiations with Washington to "excessive demands" from American side, stressing his country remains solid despite thousands of raids received, blockade currently imposed on its ports.
​Putin confirmed Russia, one of largest countries supporting Iran, will exert effort to achieve peace as quickly as possible.