Peace Memo Stalls as Hormuz Blockade Turns Hot — May 07, 2026

A U.S. peace memo is on Tehran’s desk, but the hardest issues — Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz — remain unresolved. Meanwhile, the blockade is turning kinetic, with U.S. forces disabling an Iran-flagged tanker. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Iran Reviewing US Proposal to End War, Though Key Demands Remain Unaddressed — Insurance Journal https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2026/05/06/868693.htm 2. US forces fire at, disable Iran-flagged tanker trying to evade blockade — Defense News https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-navy/2026/05/06/us-forces-fire-at-disable-iran-flagged-tanker-trying-to-evade-blockade/ 3. Iran live updates: US waiting for Iran response to possible MoU, officials say - ABC News — ABC News https://abcnews.com/International/live-updates/iran-live-updates-ukmto-reports-attacks-2-ships/?entryId=132626837&id=132626582 Follow and rate Iran War Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]