What are Iran's core demands for agreeing to a peace deal and reopening the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran demanded a lifting of the US naval blockade and sanctions relief, insisted on maintaining a degree of control over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, required an immediate end to fighting—including in Lebanon where Israel is waging war against Hezbollah—and called for the release of its frozen assets and the lifting of US sanctions on its oil sales; it also described Trump’s proposed plan as tantamount to surrender and demanded the US pay war damages.

How did the US and Iran respond to each other’s positions on the proposed peace framework?

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei called the US proposal 'reasonable and generous,' while President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response as 'TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE' in a social media post, calling it unworkable—though he stopped short of declaring a resumption of fighting.

US and Iran Deadlock Over Peace Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

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US and Iran remain deadlocked on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global energy supplies. Oil prices jumped 3% after Trump rejected Iran's terms, underscoring significant risks to international fuel markets.

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