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The United States has set clear expectations for Iran regarding maritime commerce through the Strait of Hormuz, demanding restoration of pre-conflict energy flows and safe passage for commercial shipping in the strategically vital waterway.
Iran's top security official has warned that persistent US maritime restrictions could force Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz and other key shipping lanes, escalating regional tensions and threatening global energy markets.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reasserted Tehran's role as guardian of the Strait of Hormuz following US President Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 20 per cent toll on vessels transiting the crucial waterway.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for an immediate resumption of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran, as escalating tensions threaten commercial navigation through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal for continued peace talks without a ceasefire agreement, insisting Washington first meets Tehran's preconditions on maritime transit and oil sales through the Strait of Hormuz.