An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official states that a renewed conflict is unlikely, but Iran is ready to transform its coastline into a "graveyard" if the United States launches an attack.
Iran has published a map depicting an area covering parts of the waters off the coasts of the UAE and Oman, designating it as a zone under its forces' supervision.
The US put forward 5 demands in response to a peace proposal, with Washington refusing compensation and requiring Tehran to surrender uranium, according to Iranian media.
UAE's Ministry of Defense said its air defense intercepted "Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles" for the second consecutive day, but the Iranian military stated it did not attack the country.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz believes the US is being "humiliated" by Iranian leaders and that Tehran has the upper hand over Washington at the negotiating table.
Tehran accuses the US of violating a ceasefire agreement by attacking an Iranian cargo ship and states it has not decided whether to continue negotiations with Washington.
Damage from conflict and US blockades has likely pushed Iran to compromise, reopening the Strait of Hormuz to salvage its economy, according to experts.
President Trump states a peace deal between Washington and Tehran is "very close," saying Iran has agreed to surrender its stockpile of enriched uranium.
