Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia on Monday for high-level consultations with President Vladimir Putin, even as Tehran floated a phased diplomatic proposal to the United States aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing tensions in West Asia.Araghchi, who travelled to Moscow after visits to Pakistan and Oman, said the engagement would enable “close coordination” with Russia on fast-evolving regional and global developments. He is scheduled to meet Putin in Saint Petersburg amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty.Parallel to these diplomatic moves, Iran has proposed a calibrated framework to Washington that prioritises immediate de-escalation while postponing discussions on its nuclear programme, according to media reports.The proposal, conveyed through Pakistani intermediaries after inconclusive talks in Islamabad, focuses first on restoring maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz — a critical artery for global oil shipments.Under the reported plan, Tehran has outlined a three-stage process. The opening phase calls for an end to US-Israeli military actions and seeks guarantees against renewed hostilities targeting Iran and its regional allies, including Lebanon. Iranian officials have indicated that no additional issues would be addressed at this stage.The second phase centres on stabilising the Strait of Hormuz, potentially involving coordination with Oman to establish a revised legal and security framework for safe passage.The final phase envisages negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme, but only after tangible progress is achieved on de-escalation and maritime security.The initiative comes against the backdrop of sustained tensions in West Asia and growing concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies. The proposal signals Tehran’s attempt to decouple immediate conflict management from the more contentious nuclear dossier.