US warns peace deal with Iran "extremely difficult" as Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz closure

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that reaching a peace deal with Iran is "extremely difficult," and economic pressure will continue until Tehran ceases targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington accepts Tehran's conditions, adding that indirect talks are ongoing.