What is Iran's core demand regarding the Strait of Hormuz in current ceasefire negotiations, and what condition does it attach to reopening the waterway?

Iran's core demand is the lifting of the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz 'as soon as possible' while negotiations continue, particularly amid its internal 'State of Collapse' and leadership uncertainty; it has signaled willingness to accept an interim deal to reopen the strait only in exchange for Washington ending its blockade of Iranian ports, while insisting on retaining some control over shipping through the strait—a condition the US is 'unlikely to accept'.

Why does the White House question the legitimacy of Iran's ceasefire proposal, and what evidence does the article cite for this skepticism?

The White House questions whether the person submitting Iran's ceasefire proposal 'had the authority to submit' it, echoing its broader claim that Iran's leaders are deeply divided over negotiating strategy—a division the White House is 'playing up' to explain the diplomatic stalemate; the article cites Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating the offer is 'better than what we thought they were going to submit' but still raises doubts about the submitter's authority, alongside Trump's assertion that Tehran is in a 'State of Collapse' and struggling to 'figure out their leadership situation'.

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President Trump claimed Iran requested the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to conclude the two-month conflict, driving Brent crude above $111 per barrel. Concurrently, the UAE exited OPEC, and OFAC warned financial institutions about sanctions risks involving Iranian oil imports.

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