What are Iran's five preconditions for rejoining US talks, according to the news?

According to the Fars news agency report cited in the article, Iran will not join another round of talks with the US unless five confidence-building preconditions are met, including sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds.

What does the article state about Iran's current military capability near the Strait of Hormuz?

The article states that new US intelligence assessments—cited by a New York Times report using classified information—show Iran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz and has retained roughly 70% of its prewar missile stockpile.

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