Tia Hadid

State-run agency the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting says Iran's response remains consistent with previous positions.

Readiness to continue a ceasefire that is largely held since early April in exchange for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

That's a key global shipping route.

and ending hostilities.

The war began on February 28 when Israel and the United States launched airstrikes on Iran.

Iran subsequently blocked the Strait of Hormuz and then the U.S.

imposed its own blockade.

Iran's deputy speaker told state-run media that military operations would not open the strait.

Tia Hadid, NPR News.

State-run agency the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting says Iran's response remains consistent with previous positions.

Readiness to continue a ceasefire that is largely held since early April in exchange for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

That's a key global shipping route.

and ending hostilities.

The war began on February 28 when Israel and the United States launched airstrikes on Iran.

Iran subsequently blocked the Strait of Hormuz and then the U.S.

imposed its own blockade.

Iran's deputy speaker told state-run media that military operations would not open the strait.

Tia Hadid, NPR News.