What is Iran's stated position on the US peace proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions?

Iran has submitted its formal reply to the latest US peace proposal but has not publicly indicated whether it would accept President Donald Trump’s plan, which stipulates that Iran permits passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the US ending its blockade on Iranian ports within one month.

What recent developments show the fragility of the ceasefire and escalation in regional shipping attacks?

A drone strike on Sunday briefly set a cargo vessel ablaze off Qatar in the Persian Gulf—the latest in a series of shipping attacks—and the UAE and Kuwait reported intercepting hostile drones on the same day, underscoring the continued strain on the fragile ceasefire in place since April 8.

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