Iran said it will ensure ships can pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy shipping route whose security is closely watched by financial and commodity markets. Xinhua reported that Iran is also reviewing a new U.S. proposal to end the war. The reported proposal includes a pause in nuclear enrichment and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the blockade. The development is relevant to broader risk sentiment because disruptions or threats around Hormuz can affect oil flows, inflation expectations, and investor demand for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.