Iran on Tuesday asserted that the United States is no longer in a position to dictate terms to other nations, as Washington considers Tehran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Defence ministry spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik said the US must abandon what he described as “illegal and irrational” demands.
Iran has effectively blocked the key waterway since the early days of the war with the US and Israel, disrupting global energy markets and making the strait central to ongoing negotiations.
While a ceasefire has paused hostilities, efforts to reach a lasting settlement remain inconclusive.
The proposal under review in Washington reportedly includes reopening the strait as wider talks continue.
Speaking ahead of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation defence ministers’ meeting, Talaei-Nik also said Iran was willing to share its defensive military capabilities with independent countries, particularly SCO members.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration appears reluctant to accept Iran’s offer, which links reopening the strait to lifting US sanctions and postponing discussions on Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Rubio reiterated that any agreement must ensure Iran cannot pursue nuclear weapons, while the White House said Trump would address the proposal after consultations with his national security team.
The proposal coincided with Araghchi’s visit to Russia, though it remains unclear what support Moscow may extend.
