Iran has announced it received an official response from the United States regarding its latest proposal to end the ongoing conflict. Details of the US reply have not been disclosed by Iranian officials. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi briefed the Tehran cabinet following his recent trip to the UN General Assembly. Simultaneously, a UK monitoring group reported that three ships were struck in the Hormuz Strait. The timing of these events raises questions about potential connections between the diplomatic efforts and regional security incidents. The nature of the attack in Hormuz and its perpetrators remain unclear, adding to tensions in the region. This development signals a potential step, albeit uncertain, in the protracted negotiations between Iran and the US.