Iran rejects maximalist demands as Pakistan hosts fresh peace push

Ceasefires hold, but Strait of Hormuz traffic stays thin

Iran has told Pakistan it will not accept “maximalist demands” as Islamabad hosts a peace effort to end an ongoing conflict. While ceasefires are in place, movement through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited, with only few ships crossing. The U.S. continues pressing Iran to abandon its nuclear weapons program in a verifiable way, even as international flights resume from Tehran.