Iran issues 30-day ultimatum for U.S to lift naval blockade on its ports

Monday, May 4, 2026 - Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC, has issued a 30-day ultimatum to the United States, demanding the removal of a naval blockade on its ports. 

IRGC also warned that the US faces a choice between a difficult military escalation or an unfavourable agreement. 

The development follows the submission of a 14-point proposal by the Iran government to the United States, outlining conditions that include guarantees of non-aggression, the lifting of restrictions on maritime routes, and an end to hostilities across multiple fronts, including Lebanon. 

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, said the proposal seeks a comprehensive and permanent resolution to the conflict rather than a temporary ceasefire. 

He also called for the removal of the United States’ naval restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz and broader confidence-building measures between both countries. 

Responding to the proposal, US President Donald Trump said it was under review but expressed uncertainty over the possibility of reaching an agreement, a day after indicating dissatisfaction with an earlier offer conveyed through Pakistan as a mediator. 

According to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, the 14-point plan was developed in response to a nine-point proposal previously presented by the United States. 

The latest document was reportedly transmitted through Pakistan, which had earlier facilitated a ceasefire agreement between both sides. 

Despite the ceasefire that took effect on April 8, negotiations between Washington and Tehran have yet to produce a lasting peace deal. 

While Iran is pushing for a definitive end to hostilities, the United States has maintained that Tehran must first halt its control over the Strait of Hormuz and discontinue uranium enrichment activities. 

Tensions between the two nations escalated after Iran moved to restrict access to the strait in response to attacks launched by the United States and Israel on February 28. In turn, Washington imposed naval restrictions on Iranian ports, a move that has persisted despite the ceasefire.