US airstrikes have continued for nine days, extending into the Iranian interior, and a naval blockade of Iran officially began over the weekend. Iran continues to strike US targets, while merchant ships near the Strait of Hormuz have been attacked again.
As of today, there are no clear signals of de-escalation from either side, and the intensity and geographical scope of the military operations continue to expand. However, intermediaries are still relaying messages. Today, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bagaei confirmed receiving a proposal from mediators, stating that Iran might negotiate with the US based on national interests, but its sovereign rights in the Strait of Hormuz are non-negotiable. We await further responses from the US.
