A senior Iranian official told Refinitiv that even if the US accepts Iran's plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran will not make concessions on its nuclear program and the strait will remain closed until the US meets "all conditions." Foreign Minister Araghchi earlier outlined a seven-day proposal that would require an end to hostilities in multiple regions, lifting of the US maritime blockade on Iranian ports, release of frozen assets and removal of oil sanctions in exchange for reopening th

President Pezeshkian said Iran has signed and approved an understanding framework and remains willing to pursue an agreement with the US. He said Iran will continue to abide by its NPT commitments and would relinquish 60% enriched uranium within international law and the NPT framework. Pezeshkian said the Strait of Hormuz has remained open and accused others of attacking Iran without legal justification. He warned Iran is not the initiator of conflict but will respond firmly if hostilities continue.

On the 24th, President PEZESHKIAN reiterated Iran "completely does not" want nuclear weapons and said Tehran is willing, within the framework of international law, to reduce uranium enrichment levels and accept inspections. He said Iran has not chosen war, does not seek war, and has been forced into it. Regarding a previously signed Iran‑US memorandum of understanding, he said "the agreement has been signed" and Iran remains willing to advance talks on that basis.