The source, who declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter, said Iran could be willing to let ships use the other side of the narrow strait in Omani waters without any hindrance from Tehran.
The source did not say whether Iran would also agree to clear any mines it may have placed in that stretch of water or if all ships – even those linked to Israel – would be allowed to pass freely.
But the source added that the proposal hinged on whether Washington was prepared to meet Tehran’s demands, a condition that was central to any potential breakthrough with the Strait of Hormuz.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
(Reporting by Parisa Hafezi in Dubai and Jonathan Saul in London, additional reporting by Steve Holland in Washington; Editing by Nia Williams)