Iran's FM Araghchi issues ultimatum to US on ending war, offers two-day Hormuz reopening

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued an ultimatum to the US on Sunday, demanding acceptance of Tehran's peace proposal or facing military retaliation, while offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the conflict ends on all fronts. Araghchi stated the proposal remains valid and warned Iran's forces would "rain down hell" if rejected. He noted stalled negotiations since US midterm elections, citing mediator shock, and claimed Iran has upgraded weaponry and is prepared for all scenarios. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected Iran's demands as "unacceptable," "outrageous," and "ridiculous," saying Washington is not on the verge of a diplomatic breakthrough despite preferring a peaceful resolution.