Iranian FM Araghchi on the Strait of Hormuz:
"Iran will not back down from its conditions. The conditions we presented were conveyed to the American side through the mediators. We saw the first response from the President of the United States, but nothing…
Assessment
Iran's foreign minister is signaling that Tehran's demands on the Strait of Hormuz remain non-negotiable, even after mediators relayed them to Washington. The mention of a first response from the US President suggests dialogue is active but unresolved. With the strait as a global oil chokepoint, the stakes are high. Watch for whether the US offers concessions or escalates.