Iran reaffirms nuclear and Hormuz red lines as US blockade defies Trump pledge
Iran holds firm on nuclear and Strait of Hormuz red lines as US blockade persists despite Trump’s pledge to lift restrictions.
Iranian lawmakers reaffirm Tehran’s refusal to compromise on uranium enrichment or control of the Strait of Hormuz, even as the US maintains a naval blockade of Iranian ports in defiance of President Donald Trump’s public assurances. Ibrahim Azizi, chairman of Iran’s parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, declared late Wednesday that Iran will not abandon its "red lines" despite Trump’s alternating threats and negotiation offers . Iranian seafarers report that US Central Command continues to issue stop warnings to vessels near Iranian ports, contradicting Trump’s earlier announcement that the blockade would end .
Trump escalates pressure on Oman, threatening military action if the Gulf state proceeds with a reported plan to collaborate with Iran on a toll system for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The US president’s warning comes as Oman mediates between Washington and Tehran, though details of the proposed toll mechanism remain unconfirmed . Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanks Pakistan for its mediation efforts, as Washington weighs a proposal to secure a lasting peace and reopen the critical waterway .
American public opinion remains skeptical of military escalation, with recent polling showing voters oppose expanded operations against Iran even as the White House signals progress toward a negotiated settlement addressing both nuclear activities and Hormuz access . The standoff underscores the fragility of diplomatic efforts amid persistent US military presence in the region and Iran’s insistence on sovereignty over its nuclear program and the strategic strait.
Iran reaffirms nuclear and Hormuz red lines as US blockade defies Trump pledge
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