China and Pakistan presented on Tuesday a new initiative for ending the war in Iran that includes an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports

Asked whether he supports the new initiative, President Trump declined to comment on the specifics but told Axios the diplomacy with Iran was going well. It's unclear if Trump has given his blessing behind the scenes, but a source said China had been helpful in the efforts to reach a deal. It's unlikely that the Pakistanis would launch such an initiative with China if the US opposed it.