Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed a 15-point peace proposal for Gaza recently introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump.. Meanwhile, Tehran is restructuring its top security council and issuing a list of stringent demands to the United States.
Netanyahu's rejection of the 15-point Trump proposal
The Israeli government's refusal to withdraw from the Gaza Strip is tied directly to the status of Hamas's disarmament. while the Trump administration's plan suggested that Israeli forces would depart once the militant group is disarmed, Netanyahu has maintained a harder line. As reported by the source , the Prime Minister informed his Cabinet that Israel will not carry out any military withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.
This diplomatic friction comes at a sensitive time for the Israeli leadership. Netanyahu is currently navigating significant domestic tensions as he attempts to maintain power ahead of the next elections, which are scheduled for October 27. The conflict, which was ignited by the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023, continues to impact the roughly 2 million people living in the largely destroyed Palestinian enclave.
Mohsen Rezaei's rise following the death of Ali Larijani
Iran has appointed Mohsen Rezaei as the new head of its powerful Supreme National Security Council. Rezaei, a former Revolutionary Guard commander and military adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, succeeds Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr. This leadership change follows the death of Ali Larijani, who was killed in an Israeli strike in March .
The restructuring of this "politburo-like" body reflects a broader trend of the Iranian government adapting to the loss of several senior officials during the ongoing war. According to the report, Zolghadr will transition into a new role as a political adviser to Khamenei, as the council continues to manage internal political rivalries while responding to regional military pressures.
Tehran's maritime ultimatums for the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is utilizing its control over the Strait of Hormuz to demand significant economic and political concessions from the United States. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that while negotiations with Oman regarding new maritime routes are in their final stages, the strait will not reopen until specific conditions are met. These conditions include the lifting of the naval blockade of Iranian ports and the unconditional release of frozen assets.
The list of demands presented by Tehran is extensive and seeks a fundamental shift in U.S. policy. beyond economic compensation for war damages and the lifting of sanctions, Iran has demanded that the U.S. military withdraw from the area and provide a permanent end to the war with Iran and its allies. These maneuvers come as Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, continue to strike government-held ports along Yemen's Red Sea coast, threatening strategic global shipping routes.
Will Washington respond to Iran's list of economic demands?
The international community is left wondering how the United States will react to Iran's aggressive maritime and financial ultimatums. while the source notes that the U.S. has not yet commented on these specific demands, President Trump has characterized the current relationship as "semi-negotiating," suggesting the administration is relying on economic pressure rather than full diplomatic engagement. It remains unverified whether the U.S. is prepared to meet any of the listed requirements, such as the release of frozen assets, to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz.
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