Iran War Day 60: Putin Backs Iran, Khamenei Message Sent, Hormuz Deal Proposal Ignites Tensions

Iran War Day 60: Vladimir Putin publicly backs Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei sends his first confirmed message, and Iran submits a Strait of Hormuz deal proposal to the United States. Trump’s national security team reviews the offer as the nuclear issue remains unresolved.Russia signals full alignment with Iran after Putin’s meeting with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in St. Petersburg, pledging support that reshapes the diplomatic balance of the war. At the same time, Iran delivers its first formal written proposal through Pakistan — offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade — while deliberately avoiding any commitment on its nuclear programme. The White House reviews the proposal behind closed doors, with no public decision announced.This episode breaks down the growing Russia–Iran alignment, the strategic significance of Khamenei’s message, and why the Hormuz proposal may be rejected despite opening a new diplomatic channel. With tensions rising in Lebanon, Gulf states tightening internal security, and no clear signal from Washington, the trajectory of the war remains uncertain at the two-month mark.