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On May 2, 2026, The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran signaled its readiness for negotiations in Pakistan early the following week, provided Washington demonstrates willingness to consider Tehran's latest proposal for resolving ongoing conflict, citing informed sources. Earlier on May 2, the publication noted Iran's struggle to counter a US naval blockade that has disrupted its oil exports and exposed weaknesses in its long-standing strategy. Previously, on May 1, The Wall Street Journal detailed Iran's revised proposal to the United States, outlining a phased approach to potential talks that prioritizes maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz before nuclear discussions, while explicitly excluding its missile program from the agenda. This followed the dismissal of Donald Trump’s US$10-billion defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal by a federal judge one week prior to May 1. Also on May 1, the newspaper reported that Iran is facing mounting economic and political pressure due to the U.S. naval blockade disrupting the country’s oil exports and trade routes, leading to emerging divisions within Tehran.
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