-- Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz while delaying nuclear talks, with Leavitt saying the proposal is under discussion, according to media reports.
US President Donald Trump discussed the Iranian proposal with senior national security officials during meetings held on Monday, Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, said in a press briefing.
"I can confirm the president has met with his national security team this morning," Leavitt said, adding that the proposal is reportedly being discussed.
Leavitt did not comment on whether the administration would accept the proposal.
The proposal presented by Iran on Sunday suggests reopening the Strait of Hormuz while postponing negotiations over the nuclear program to a later stage, according to media reports.
Leavitt said Trump's key conditions remain unchanged. She declined to confirm whether the administration is actively considering the proposal and said Trump will address the issue publicly soon.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the proposal, arguing it would give Iran control over access to an international waterway, Rubio said in an interview with Fox News.
Rubio said Iran's approach would require ships to seek permission or face threats, which he said undermines the principle of open international navigation.
He added the US would not accept any system that allows Iran to regulate access or impose costs on vessels using the Strait of Hormuz.
The developments follow a planned second round of US-Iran talks over the weekend that did not proceed as expected.
US President Donald Trump said he did not send representatives to Islamabad, citing internal divisions within Iran's leadership, according to a Truth Social post on Saturday.
Trump said, "... there is tremendous infighting and confusion within their leadership," adding, "If they want to talk, all they have to do is call!"
The US Department of State did not immediately respond to' requests for comment.
Oil markets reacted to the developments, with Brent crude rising about 2.77% to $108.25 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate gaining about 2.42% to $96.68.