Iran says Hormuz security hinges on US meeting its demands

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday that Tehran's two-day proposal to resolve the ongoing crisis remains available, claiming security in the Strait of Hormuz could be restored within 48 hours if the United States meets Iran's demands. Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei described the plan as the "most reasonable possible" and said positive regional developments would follow if Washington responds to conditions including lifting the economic blockade and ending hostilities on all fronts. He dismissed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's claims that Tehran's demands were irrational, calling a US attack during negotiations "criminal." Diplomatic efforts have slowed following US election results, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who said mediators' shuttle diplomacy was shocked by the outcome. President Donald Trump said Sunday that fresh military strikes remain "highly unlikely" if negotiations advance, though he did not rule out further action.