Iran war live: Tehran says it’s fully prepared for war amid Hormuz tensions

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Tehran is fully prepared for conflict if fighting with the United States resumes. His comments followed Washington’s refusal of a seven-day proposal from Iran intended to end hostilities and allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key international shipping route. The dispute centers on the roadmap Tehran put forward to pause the conflict and restore transit through the strait. US officials rejected that plan, and the diplomatic impasse has contributed to a tense atmosphere in the region. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said he expects additional talks with Iran this week and asserted that the United States will prevail in the conflict. Those remarks came alongside the rejection of Iran’s short-term proposal, underscoring the mixture of ongoing diplomatic engagement and confrontational rhetoric between the two governments. The exchange of statements highlights the fragility of efforts to de-escalate the situation around the Strait of Hormuz, where interruptions can have significant implications for international trade and regional stability. Both sides’ public comments signal continued high-level attention to the crisis but also reflect persistent disagreements over how to move forward.