00:04Hello and welcome to Global Pulse News. We begin with new developments out of Tehran.
00:10Iran's foreign minister says the government is reviewing an American proposal to end the war,
00:15but insists there will be no direct talks with the United States.
00:19In a statement to state media, Abbas Aragshi confirmed that messages are being exchanged
00:24through mediators, however, he stressed. This does not mean negotiations with Washington.
00:30On Wednesday, Iranian state media reported that Tehran has rejected a U.S. ceasefire offer
00:35and instead presented a five-point counterproposal. One key condition stands out. Iran demands control
00:43over the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil shipping route. A demand that is likely to be
00:49a non-starter for the Trump administration. President Trump had previously suggested the
00:54waterway could be jointly managed, saying, quote, by me and the Ayatollah. Iran's full list of
01:00conditions includes a halt to what it calls aggression and assassinations, concrete guarantees
01:07that war will not be reimposed, war reparations, an end to conflict across all fronts in the region,
01:14and recognition of Iran's sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. While reports have surfaced about
01:20a 15-point U.S. peace plan, Tehran denies that any direct negotiations are taking place.
01:26The conflict began on February 28, with U.S. and Israeli strikes against the Islamic Republic.
01:33We'll continue to follow this story closely. For now, I'm Liam for GPN, stay with us for more updates.
01:50We'll see you next time.
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