Iran stands firm on Hormuz plan after US rejection
Summary
Iran has stood firm on its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz after Donald Trump rejected the proposal. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will not back down unless hostilities end, sanctions are lifted, and other ceasefire terms are met.
Key Points
- Iran says reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on a broader ceasefire, the release of frozen assets, lifting sanctions on Iranian oil, and ending the US naval blockade.
- Donald Trump rejected the truce proposal, saying Iran wants a deal because it is losing badly.
- Abbas Araghchi said Iran has not closed the door to diplomacy and is waiting for mediators to convey definitive US positions.
- Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the United Nations were cited as part of broader international efforts and concerns over the waterway's security.
