Tehran considers US response on Strait of Hormuz proposal insufficient and evaluates threats

The Iranian Foreign Ministry described the US response to Tehran's proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz within seven days as insufficient, noting that excessive American demands hinder the negotiation process. Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei explained on Tuesday that excessive US demands prevent any tangible progress. In a separate context regarding US War Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit to Israel, Baghaei stated that his country is not in a state of peace and faces various threats, making full preparedness for all eventualities imperative. He emphasized that the nation's armed forces remain fully ready to counter any potential aggression.