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President Trump hailed the US naval blockade against Iran as "genius," asserting it forces tehran's concession and ruling out any deal without abandoning nuclear ambitions. US Central Command confirmed the blockade's disruption of Iran's oil trade. Iran reportedly proposed a conditional ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, which Washington is reviewing.

United States President Donald Trump states the naval blockade on Iran will continue until tehran agrees to a nuclear deal. Military strikes are also being planned. Iran warns of unprecedented action if pressure persists. The situation is volatile, with potential for negotiation or confrontation.

Iran's UN mission accused the US of misrepresenting its nuclear program at a review conference, deflecting from Washington's own violations. tehran insists its enriched uranium is IAEA-supervised, with no diversion. Meanwhile, Iran's envoy warned that regional stability hinges on ending aggression and respecting its sovereignty, urging the UN Security Council to intervene amidst escalating tensions.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps stated the US faces a choice between an "impossible" military operation or a "bad deal," as diplomatic efforts have stalled. tehran reportedly submitted a 14-point proposal to Pakistan, outlining a 30-day framework to resolve issues, including US troop withdrawal and sanctions relief.

President Trump has indicated fresh military strikes against Iran are possible if tehran "misbehaves," even as he reviews a new 14-point peace proposal. The US leader expressed doubt about the plan's acceptability, stating Iran hasn't paid a sufficient price for its past actions. Iran's proposal seeks a regional conflict resolution within 30 days.

Iran has received a US response to its 30-day peace proposal, conveyed via Pakistan. The offer aims to end the ongoing war, not just extend a ceasefire, and suggests delaying nuclear talks until after hostilities cease. The US President expressed doubt about the proposal's success, citing Iran's past actions.

Iran faces a critical storage crunch, with only weeks of capacity left, potentially forcing production cuts of 1.5 million barrels per day. Despite a sharp drop in oil exports due to a naval blockade, the immediate financial impact on tehran may be delayed for several months.

Oil prices surged Tuesday as Iranian-linked attacks and military clashes heightened fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose 6% to $114.44 a barrel, while WTI settled 4% higher at $106.42. The Fujairah Oil Industry Zone was struck by a drone, with Emirati officials blaming Iran.

Despite the modest pullback, oil prices continued to hold above $100 a barrel, as no breakthrough had been reached in the US-Iran talks and shipping movement through the Strait of Hormuz remained constrained.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Moscow for talks with President Putin amid stalled US-Iran negotiations. Despite a ceasefire, a second round of direct talks remains elusive, with President Trump suggesting Iran should initiate contact. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, impacting global energy markets, while the US has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports.

Iran's judiciary chief warned the US of repeating "Isfahan and Tabas" incidents if tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf. This warning coincides with the 46th anniversary of the failed US Operation Eagle Claw in 1980, a mission to rescue American hostages in tehran that ended in disaster and casualties.

US President Donald Trump shared a modified map renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the "Strait of Trump," following claims that a naval blockade against Iran could last for months. This development occurs as Iran rejects US claims about economic damage and criticizes the blockade strategy, with its parliament speaker calling the advice "junk."

President Trump described US naval actions enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports as "like pirates," highlighting the profitable seizure of ships and cargo. He also cited military action against Iran's nuclear program to protect the region and noted internal divisions within Iran's leadership complicating negotiations.

Pakistan's efforts to mediate US-Iran talks faltered as tehran refused direct engagement, conveying demands through Islamabad. US President Trump subsequently canceled his delegation's visit, citing a lack of meaningful progress. The diplomatic deadlock persists, with Iran shifting its focus to Oman and Russia.