Key facts
- Iran's Parliament National Security Committee chairman Ebrahim Azizi declared the end of US interference in the region.
- Azizi asserted Iran's exclusive control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Tehran submitted a formal response to a US proposal aimed at ending a regional conflict.
- US President Donald Trump claimed Iran was seeking a deal and that the US was 'obliterating Iran'.
- Trump announced a temporary pause on attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure.
- Iranian media reported potential legislation to impose tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Ebrahim Azizi, chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, declared that the era of US interference in regional affairs has concluded and that Washington would gain nothing from re-engaging. He emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz is an integral part of Iran's national sovereignty and its management falls solely under the Islamic Republic's control. Azizi also dismissed calls for disarming Hezbollah, stating that Lebanon's sovereignty is best ensured by ending occupation and aggression, not by disarming resistance.
These statements come amid conflicting reports regarding potential negotiations and Iran's stance on a US proposal to end a regional conflict. Iranian media reported that lawmakers were considering legislation to collect tolls for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Simultaneously, Tehran formally responded to a US 15-point plan, asserting its "natural and legal right" over the strait. An informed source indicated Iran had sent its official response and was awaiting a reply.
US President Donald Trump claimed Iran was "begging to make a deal" and that the US was "absolutely obliterating Iran," asserting the navy and air force had been completely wiped out. He also announced a 10-day pause on attacks against Iran's energy infrastructure, citing ongoing talks. Trump suggested Iran was allowing 10 oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz as a goodwill gesture. However, a source cited by Tasnim news agency criticized the US proposal, suggesting it aimed to deceive the world and prepare for a ground invasion, and that US bombings during peace talks had eroded trust. US special envoy Steve Witkoff stated there were "signs" Iran realized negotiation was the only alternative, with Pakistan acting as a mediator.