Iran on Monday said it had urged an end to the ongoing conflict in the region and demanded the release of its frozen overseas assets in response to the latest peace proposal put forward by the United States.&nbsp;Speaking during a weekly press briefing, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran had not sought any special concessions from Washington.&nbsp;“We did not demand any concessions. The only thing we demanded was Iran's legitimate rights,” Baqaei said.&nbsp;He stated that Iran’s conditions included “an end to the war in the region”, lifting the US naval blockade, and the “release of assets belonging to the Iranian people, which have for years been unjustly trapped in foreign banks”.&nbsp;The remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump publicly rejected Iran’s response to Washington’s proposal aimed at ending the conflict. Trump described Tehran’s reply as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!”&nbsp;Baqaei also accused the United States of continuing to place “unreasonable demands” on Iran, while insisting that Tehran’s reply to the proposal, delivered through Pakistan, “was not excessive”.&nbsp;Emphasising Iran’s stance on diplomacy, Baqaei said, “Whenever we are forced to fight, we will fight, and whenever there is room for diplomacy, we will seize that opportunity.”He added that “diplomacy has its own rules” and said all decisions would be taken in line with national interests, stressing that Iran remained committed to protecting the interests of its people.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nia-team-heads-to-bengaluru-after-gelatin-sticks-found-near-pm-modi-convoy-route-1778493741967">NIA team heads to Bengaluru after gelatin sticks found near PM Modi convoy route</a>&nbsp;During the briefing, Tehran also warned European countries against becoming involved in the growing tensions in the Gulf region. He said Tehran had cautioned them against entering “a crisis that would certainly bring them no benefit”.He further warned that “any interference in the Strait of Hormuz would further complicate the situation”.&nbsp;Britain and France are currently leading efforts to build an international coalition aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, although discussions are reportedly tied to the possibility of a future peace agreement between Washington and Tehran.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iranian authorities on Monday hanged a postgraduate student from an elite Tehran university on charges of espionage, the latest execution carried out against the backdrop of the war with the United States and Israel.&nbsp;Erfan Shakourzadeh, 29, was executed after being convicted of collaborating with the CIA and Mossad, according to the Iranian judiciary’s Mizan Online website.He is the fifth person to be executed on espionage charges since the war began in late February.

Iran said its response to the US peace proposal focused on ending the regional war, lifting the US naval blockade, and securing the release of frozen Iranian assets held abroad.

Iran on Monday said it had urged an end to the ongoing conflict in the region and demanded the release of its frozen overseas assets in response to the latest peace proposal put forward by the United States. Speaking during a weekly press briefing, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran had not sought any special concessions from Washington. “We did not demand any concessions. The only thing we demanded was Iran's legitimate rights,” Baqaei said. He stated that Iran’s conditions included “an end to the war in the region”, lifting the US naval blockade, and the “release of assets belonging to the Iranian people, which have for years been unjustly trapped in foreign banks”. The remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump publicly rejected Iran’s response to Washington’s proposal aimed at ending the conflict. Trump described Tehran’s reply as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” Baqaei also accused the United States of continuing to place “unreasonable demands” on Iran, while insisting that Tehran’s reply to the proposal, delivered through Pakistan, “was not excessive”. Emphasising Iran’s stance on diplomacy, Baqaei said, “Whenever we are forced to fight, we will fight, and whenever there is room for diplomacy, we will seize that opportunity.” He added that “diplomacy has its own rules” and said all decisions would be taken in line with national interests, stressing that Iran remained committed to protecting the interests of its people. Also Read: NIA team heads to Bengaluru after gelatin sticks found near PM Modi convoy route During the briefing, Tehran also warned European countries against becoming involved in the growing tensions in the Gulf region. He said Tehran had cautioned them against entering “a crisis that would certainly bring them no benefit”. He further warned that “any interference in the Strait of Hormuz would further complicate the situation”. Britain and France are currently leading efforts to build an international coalition aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, although discussions are reportedly tied to the possibility of a future peace agreement between Washington and Tehran. Meanwhile, Iranian authorities on Monday hanged a postgraduate student from an elite Tehran university on charges of espionage, the latest execution carried out against the backdrop of the war with the United States and Israel. Erfan Shakourzadeh, 29, was executed after being convicted of collaborating with the CIA and Mossad, according to the Iranian judiciary’s Mizan Online website. He is the fifth person to be executed on espionage charges since the war began in late February.

Iran said its response to the US peace proposal focused on ending the regional war, lifting the US naval blockade, and securing the release of frozen Iranian assets held abroad.

‘We will fight whenever forced’: Iran says it sought legitimate rights after Trump rejected peace terms

Iran on Sunday (May 10) warned Britain and France against sending any warships to the Strait of Hormuz, saying that its armed forces would launch “a decisive and immediate response.” This comes after both Paris and London dispatched vessels to the Gulf. The two nations are leading efforts to create an international coalition to secure the strategic water, but only after a peace deal between the US and Iran is secured. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron said that his country had “never envisaged” a naval deployment but rather a security mission that would be “coordinated with Iran”In a post on X, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi warned, “We remind them that both in times of war and in times of peace, only the Islamic Republic of Iran can establish security in this strait and it will not allow any country to interfere in such matters.”<h2>Macron says ‘never envisaged’</h2>Speaking at a press conference in Nairobi ahead of the African summit, Macron reiterated his stance remains the same on the issue – opposing a blockade from either side. He had that he “reject any toll” to ensure ships are able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.In response to Iranian threats, Macron said, “There was never any question of a deployment but we are ready.”He added, “We have put together an ad hoc mission, co-led with the British, which has brought together 50 countries and international organisations to enable, in a coordinated way with Iran and by deconflicting the situation with all the countries of the region and the United States, the resumption of maritime traffic as soon as conditions allow.”Macron added that the whole continent of Africa was a “victim of the blockade” of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is the only maritime outlet for ports located in the Persian Gulf. Its blockade has significantly affected global energy supply, triggering a sharp rise in oil prices.Last week, France announced that its aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, had passed through the Suez Canal in preparation for such an operation.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran warned Britain and France against deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a “decisive response,” as Paris and London push for a maritime security coalition.

Iran on Sunday (May 10) warned Britain and France against sending any warships to the Strait of Hormuz, saying that its armed forces would launch “a decisive and immediate response.” This comes after both Paris and London dispatched vessels to the Gulf. The two nations are leading efforts to create an international coalition to secure the strategic water, but only after a peace deal between the US and Iran is secured. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron said that his country had “never envisaged” a naval deployment but rather a security mission that would be “coordinated with Iran” In a post on X, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi warned, “We remind them that both in times of war and in times of peace, only the Islamic Republic of Iran can establish security in this strait and it will not allow any country to interfere in such matters.” Macron says ‘never envisaged’ Speaking at a press conference in Nairobi ahead of the African summit, Macron reiterated his stance remains the same on the issue – opposing a blockade from either side. He had that he “reject any toll” to ensure ships are able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. In response to Iranian threats, Macron said, “There was never any question of a deployment but we are ready.” He added, “We have put together an ad hoc mission, co-led with the British, which has brought together 50 countries and international organisations to enable, in a coordinated way with Iran and by deconflicting the situation with all the countries of the region and the United States, the resumption of maritime traffic as soon as conditions allow.” Macron added that the whole continent of Africa was a “victim of the blockade” of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is the only maritime outlet for ports located in the Persian Gulf. Its blockade has significantly affected global energy supply, triggering a sharp rise in oil prices. Last week, France announced that its aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, had passed through the Suez Canal in preparation for such an operation. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran warned Britain and France against deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a “decisive response,” as Paris and London push for a maritime security coalition.

‘Will not allow any country to interfere’: Iran warns France, UK against any Hormuz deployment; Macron says ‘never envisaged’ it

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