Trump hands Mojtaba supreme win in Hormuz, lets Iran ship through after...: 1st sign US giving up?

President Trump’s decision to allow Iranian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has supporters calling it a pragmatic de‑escalation and critics warning it hands Tehran a strategic win. After intense regional back‑channel diplomacy and a new U.S. proposal reportedly under review in Tehran, Washington paused planned strikes and signaled openness to negotiated terms — a move some hardliners portray as conceding leverage. The proposal would tie phased releases of frozen Iranian funds to stricter nuclear and maritime restrictions, while regional mediators push for a formal U.S.–Iran “letter of intent” and 30 days of follow‑up talks. Israel has vocally opposed the framework, arguing military pressure should continue, even as Iran’s leaders threaten forceful responses to any future attacks. Pakistan, Qatar and several Gulf states have stepped up shuttle diplomacy to keep negotiators at the table. With sensitive intelligence leaks, diplomatic pressure and public opinion all in play, analysts ask whether Washington is buying time or ceding influence — and whether this is the first sign the U.S. is retreating from a tougher posture in the Gulf. We break down what changed, who’s pushing each option, and what to watch next as this fast‑moving story unfolds.