# Iran demands US prove peace desire before lifting blockade

> Iran says US must lift naval blockade and show sincere peace desire for talks to restart.
- Title: Iran demands US prove peace desire before lifting blockade
- Summary: Iran says US must lift naval blockade and show sincere peace desire for talks to restart. Iran demands US prove genuine peace intentions by lifting naval…
- Keywords: iran, naval blockade, strait of hormuz, iranian regime, brent oil, trump, israel, hormuz war, iranian oil funds, news, world, demands
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/iran-tells-us-to-prove-it-wants-peace-by-lifting-blockade
- Published: 2026-10-21T14:03:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: iran, us, naval blockade, strait of hormuz, iranian regime, brent oil, trump, israel, hormuz war, iranian oil funds, news, world
## Iran demands US prove peace desire
Iran says US must lift naval blockade and show sincere desire for peace before talks restart.

> Iran is prepared to give diplomacy another chance if we see strong evidence of a sincere desire on the part of the US to achieve a just and honourable solution to permanently end this conflict
## Failed June deal collapses
The June 2025 deal collapsed after Iran agreed to reopen Strait of Hormuz and US lifted blockade, released oil funds, and removed sanctions.
## US economic pressure escalates
US has ramped up economic pressure on Tehran since June deal collapse, focusing on Iran's nuclear program.
## Brent oil price rises
Brent oil rose above US$110 per barrel on Oct 21 as shipping attacks disrupted Strait of Hormuz traffic.
## Trump threatens new strikes
Trump frequently threatens new strikes on Iran, suggesting he may restart bombing after Nov 3 midterm elections.
## Iranian distrust grows
Iranian leaders distrust US, fearing renewed attacks without US promise to de-escalate.

> Given that the White House has shown no willingness to reach an understanding on the way forward, while also threatening more violence, there is little reason to expect progress now
## Israel vows regime elimination
Israel says it must complete elimination of Iranian regime to prevent nuclear reconstitution.
## Key takeaway

Iran demands US prove genuine peace intentions by lifting naval blockade before restarting negotiations.