Iran Delivers Conditional Response to US Peace Plan Amid Gulf Drone Attacks

Iran has delivered a conditional response to a US peace proposal through Pakistani mediators, demanding an end to military actions on all fronts, particularly in Lebanon, and assurances on the security of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to state broadcaster IRIB. President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that dialogue does not equate to surrender, maintaining Tehran's defiant stance despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Fresh drone attacks rattled the Gulf region Sunday, with the United Arab Emirates reporting it intercepted two UAVs launched from Iran, and Kuwait's military detecting hostile drones in its airspace. A freighter arriving from Abu Dhabi was struck by a drone off Qatar's coast, causing a small fire but no casualties; the UK Maritime Trade Operations centre confirmed the incident, while Iran's Fars news agency claimed the vessel was US-flagged.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran would not end until the country's enriched uranium stockpile is removed and enrichment sites dismantled. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi warned that any foreign naval presence in the Strait of Hormuz would face a 'decisive and immediate response,' rejecting external interference in regional security.

France and Britain are advancing plans for an international security mission in the Gulf post-ceasefire, though French President Emmanuel Macron clarified that Paris never intended unilateral deployment, emphasizing coordination with Iran. Qatari officials reiterated that freedom of navigation is non-negotiable. The US and its allies continue to assess Iran's response as diplomatic channels remain active ahead of the next round of talks.