Iran Prepares Response to US Proposal

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will respond to the US proposal within the “next few days.”

He said negotiations are continuing through mediators. Iran has already presented its seven-day plan and is now reviewing Washington's position.

Tehran Rejects Nuclear Demands

Iran's atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said Tehran will not give up uranium enrichment or hand over its nuclear stockpiles.

He described enrichment as an “inseparable part” of Iran's nuclear process and rejected US demands as “deception and lies.”

This means nuclear enrichment remains one of the main issues between Tehran and Washington.

Putin Offers Help to End the War

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Russia was ready to “do everything that is in our power” to help end the US-Israel war.

Putin said Iran was making “real efforts” to bring the conflict to an end.

Explosions Reported Near Strait of Hormuz

Iranian media reported “massive explosions” in the southern Strait of Hormuz.

Fars, citing unnamed military sources, reported that tankers using what were described as unauthorized routes may have struck sea mines.

The reports could add further concerns around shipping and security in the strategically important waterway.

Iran Says Weapons Production Has Increased

Iranian defence officials said weapons production has risen to 2.5 times pre-war levels.

They said current production capacity is sufficient for a “sustained and prolonged war.”

The statement shows that Tehran is preparing for the possibility that the conflict could continue.

What Happens Next?

The next major development is expected to be Iran's response to the US proposal.

The coming days could show whether Tehran and Washington can narrow their differences through negotiations or whether disagreements over uranium enrichment and other demands remain.

Iran's military statements also suggest that Tehran is preparing for a prolonged conflict while diplomacy continues.

Developments around the Strait of Hormuz will also be closely watched following the reported explosions and claims involving sea mines.

Key Points

  • Iran plans to respond to the US proposal within the next few days.
  • Tehran says uranium enrichment will not be abandoned.
  • Iran says it will not hand over its nuclear stockpiles.
  • Putin says Russia is ready to help end the conflict.
  • Explosions were reported near the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iran says weapons production has reached 2.5 times pre-war levels.
  • The next focus will be Iran's response and whether negotiations make progress.

Source: Statements by Iranian officials, Russian President Vladimir Putin and reports from Iranian media.