Iran has reportedly offered the United States a new proposal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but delay the negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme for a later stage. The ceasefire would reportedly be extended for a longer period as part of the new deal, or Tehran and Washington will agree to permanently cease hostilities. (File Image) The new proposal was presented to Washington via Pakistan, the mediator, Axios reported, adding that it focuses on resolving the crisis over the strategic waterway and the US naval blockade. Follow US-Iran war news live updates What does the new deal include? The new deal, sent to the US by Iran, is aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has deepened a global energy crisis, ending the war, and postponing the nuclear talks, the report said, citing a US official and two sources. The ceasefire would be extended for a longer period as part of the new deal, or Tehran and Washington will agree to permanently cease hostilities. Nuclear negotiations would begin at …