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Iran urges US to accept its conditions of reopening Strait of Hormuz, says war won't be resolved militarily

Tehran, Nov 10 (UNI) Iran has urged the US to accept its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomatic efforts to end the eight-month war in West Asia intensify and President Donald Trump signals progress towards a possible agreement.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the conflict could not be resolved through military action or increased economic pressure, insisting that Washington must address Tehran's demands if it wanted a diplomatic settlement.
Iran has indicated that it could reopen the strategically important waterway within 48 hours if the US accepts its conditions.
The diplomatic initiative, led by Qatar and Pakistan, comes as Washington appears to be easing its immediate threats of renewed military action against Iran. Trump has described recent developments as positive, although he maintains that US forces remain prepared to launch further strikes if necessary.
The war began in late February with US-Israeli attacks that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran subsequently restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over global energy supplies and disrupting international trade.
Araghchi said Iran's demands, outlined in a two-day proposal submitted to Washington, remained unchanged. They include an end to hostilities across all fronts, the release of frozen Iranian assets, the lifting of oil sanctions and the termination of the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
"The only solution is to adopt a language of respect, engage in diplomacy, and address Iran's demands and conditions," Araghchi told Iranian state news agency IRNA.
Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei also urged Washington to accept Tehran's conditions, accusing the US administration of misrepresenting the state of negotiations. He dismissed reports of what he called "imaginary talks" and called on Washington to reconsider its position.
Trump struck a more optimistic tone on Monday after meeting Qatar's prime minister at the White House. In a social media post, he said there was "positive momentum" towards ending the conflict and protecting American interests.
While insisting that US forces remained "locked and loaded", Trump said further military strikes were now "quite unlikely", partly because key Gulf allies preferred the existing situation to a renewed conflict.
Qatar has also acknowledged progress in the negotiations. Foreign ministry official Ibrahim Al-Hashmi said mediators were making serious efforts to narrow differences between Washington and Tehran and expressed hope for a breakthrough.
The diplomatic shift comes after Trump's Republican Party suffered a setback in last week's US midterm elections, with the war and its economic consequences emerging as significant sources of voter discontent.
The prospect of renewed hostilities remains a major concern for Gulf countries, several of which have faced Iranian missile and drone attacks during the conflict.
The UAE's presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said Abu Dhabi hoped the diplomatic efforts would produce lasting peace and stability, but warned that the region could face prolonged uncertainty without a decisive settlement.
In the meantime, Saudi Arabia continues to face threats from Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militia which has been relentless in its attack against the kingdom. Explosions were reported in Riyadh on Monday after the Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the group.
Israel has also indicated that its military campaign against Iran may not be over. Defence Minister Israel Katz said the operation remained incomplete and warned Hezbollah against resuming hostilities.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened further strikes against Iran, although it remains unclear whether Trump would support another military campaign following the Republican Party's electoral losses.
With Washington and Tehran still divided over the conditions for ending the conflict, the coming days are expected to be crucial for diplomatic efforts and the future of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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