Iran has said it is reviewing new proposals reportedly put forward by the United States. According to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir acted as an intermediary and delivered the proposals during a recent visit to Tehran. The council said Iran is yet to respond, but further talks would require the US to abandon “excessive demands” and adjust its requests to the realities on the ground.

 

It also said that Iran will maintain full control over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz until “the war fully ends and lasting peace is achieved in the region.” It added that Iran would monitor vessel movements, issue transit certificates, and impose tolls.

 

The council further stated that it considers the US naval blockade a violation of the ceasefire and that there would be no reopening of the Strait of Hormuz until it is lifted.

 

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are progressing well. He made the remarks during a White House event on Saturday, where he said that Iran “can’t blackmail us.”