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Iran is reviewing a US proposal, with a response expected soon, potentially via Pakistani mediators. tehran prioritizes a full war cessation and sanctions relief over nuclear talks, seeking UN Security Council guarantees.

Iran and the US are reportedly in talks for a temporary truce, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pave the way for broader nuclear negotiations. A 30-day pause in hostilities is proposed, with discussions focusing on lifting shipping blockades and ending military actions. More complex issues like sanctions relief and Iran's nuclear program remain under negotiation.

A ceasefire between the US and Iran is reportedly still in place despite an Iranian attack on US destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting US retaliatory strikes. Both sides accuse the other of initiating the exchange, threatening a fragile truce that ended weeks of conflict. Tensions remain high as negotiations continue.

Iran has criticized a US-backed UN Security Council draft resolution as politically motivated, stating it won't resolve the West Asian crisis. tehran argues the only solution is ending the US naval blockade and restoring normal passage in the Strait of Hormuz, urging member states to reject the proposal.

An oil spill near Iran's Kharg Island, the country's primary oil export hub, has raised concerns amid a US naval blockade. Satellite images show a significant oil slick, potentially amounting to 3,000 barrels lost. This incident occurs as Iran faces a storage crisis due to the blockade, with capacity nearing its limit.

But another Iran-US flare-up could hit plan

US President Donald Trump indicated a potential revival of 'Project Freedom' in the Strait of Hormuz if a deal with Iran falters. This initiative, aimed at ensuring ship movement, was temporarily paused following requests from Pakistan and other nations, citing military successes and progress towards an agreement. The blockade of Iran's ports, however, will continue.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

North Korea has amended its constitution, mandating an automatic nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong-un is assassinated or incapacitated by foreign adversaries. This revision, prompted by concerns over recent decapitation attacks in Iran, formalizes retaliatory procedures. The move underscores Pyongyang's heightened security fears amid evolving geopolitical threats.