Proposal sent to US was ‘legitimate and generous,’ says Iran

Iran on Monday described its proposal aimed at ending hostilities with the United States and reopening the Strait of Hormuz as a fair and constructive initiative, while accusing Washington of maintaining what it called unreasonable demands and continued economic pressure.

Speaking at a media briefing, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran’s key demands include an end to the conflict, removal of US restrictions and sanctions, and the release of Iranian assets frozen abroad under American pressure. He added that ensuring secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz, along with maintaining stability in the wider region and Lebanon, formed part of Iran’s broader proposal for regional security.

CHINA CONDEMNS US SANCTIONS

Separately, China strongly criticised new US sanctions imposed on three Chinese companies accused by Washington of supporting Iran’s military operations. Beijing called the measures unilateral and unlawful.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Chinese businesses are expected to operate within legal frameworks and stressed that Beijing would protect the lawful interests of its companies. He also said the immediate priority should be preventing any renewed escalation in fighting rather than linking other countries to the conflict or using the situation to make accusations.