Iran has hardened its negotiating position with the United States by demanding five conditions described as minimum guarantees for trust. The move comes amid mounting concerns over oil supplies and shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran rejected a 14-point US proposal on Wednesday, calling it an attempt to impose surrender. Tehran said it would not join a second round of talks unless Washington meets the five conditions, though details were not released.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that enemies' dreams of surrender and submission will never come true. Parliament member Alaeddin Boroujerdi added that Iran will never give up control of the Strait of Hormuz and will not discuss halting uranium enrichment. He described the current ceasefire as fragile and unreliable.
The International Energy Agency warned that global oil supplies could fall by 3.9 million barrels per day in 2026 due to disruptions linked to Iran. The agency noted that the region has already lost more than one billion barrels since the conflict began. Several countries, including Australia, South Korea, Italy, and India, announced measures to support maritime security in the Gulf.
