Iran says it won’t soften Hormuz demands after Trump rejects proposal

Iran has maintained its demands for the Strait of Hormuz to remain closed, despite President Donald Trump's rejection of the country's proposal. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed Tehran's stance, stating that while President Trump's remarks were acknowledged, an official response through Qatar and Pakistan, acting as mediators, had not been received. Both nations are now at a standstill, with Iran insisting on its conditions and the United States remaining skeptical about Iran's willingness to meet its demands.