Iran has given the United States a 30-day deadline to lift what it calls a naval blockade on its ports, raising the stakes in an already tense standoff between the two countries.
The warning came from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, which said Washington now faces a choice: move toward a negotiated settlement or risk a deeper military confrontation.
The ultimatum follows a fresh proposal from Tehran a 14-point plan outlining terms for a broader and more lasting resolution to the conflict.
Among its key demands are guarantees against future attacks, the reopening of maritime routes, and an end to hostilities across the region, including in Lebanon.
Speaking on the proposal, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the goal is not just another temporary ceasefire, but a durable agreement that addresses the root causes of the crisis.
A major sticking point remains the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route where tensions have repeatedly flared. Iran is demanding that U.S. naval restrictions in the area be lifted as part of any deal.
On the American side, Donald Trump said the proposal is under review but signaled uncertainty about whether it could lead to an agreement.
His comments came shortly after he dismissed an earlier offer relayed through Pakistan.
According to Iranian state media, the latest proposal is a response to a nine-point plan previously put forward by Washington.
Pakistan has again played a mediating role, having helped broker the current ceasefire that took effect on April 8.
Despite that ceasefire, negotiations have stalled. The United States insists Iran must first halt uranium enrichment and loosen its grip on the Strait of Hormuz conditions Tehran has yet to accept.
The conflict intensified after Iran restricted access to the strait following U.S. and Israeli strikes in late February.
Washington responded by tightening naval controls on Iranian ports, a move that remains in place.
Even with talks ongoing, both sides continue to clash at sea, including reports of intercepted and seized vessels a sign that, for now, the ceasefire has done little to calm the waters
