Iran urges US to drop ‘excessive demands’ in talks

Tehran insists that Washington must moderate its demands if peace talks are to progress, emphasizing that Iran's primary objective is to cease hostilities. The ongoing conflict, now in its second month, has been exacerbated by Iran's strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global energy supplies, which it seized after joint US-Israeli strikes in late February.

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At this stage, our priority is to end the war. The other side must commit to a reasonable approach and abandon its excessive demands regarding Iran.

Esmaeil Baqaei, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, stated that the Islamic Republic views itself as the protector of this crucial waterway. He cautioned that the United States cannot employ threats against the Iranian nation, asserting that the Strait was a secure route before the conflict. Baqaei also called for accountability for the US and Israel regarding the insecurity imposed on the waterway.

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By now, the Americans should have learned that they cannot use the language of threats and force against the Iranian nation.

While the US plans to escort vessels through the Strait, Iran has presented a 14-point proposal focused on ending the war. The international community watches closely as diplomatic efforts continue, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a critical point of contention and a symbol of regional power dynamics.

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The Islamic Republic of Iran has shown that it considers itself the guardian and protector of the Strait of Hormuz and this vital waterway.