IRGC Sets 30‑Day Deadline for US to End Port Blockade

TL;DR: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps has given the United States 30 days to end its blockade of Iranian ports, linking the demand to a 14‑point plan that seeks a permanent end to the war.

The deadline arrives as Washington and Tehran remain deadlocked over a broader peace settlement. The United States has maintained a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports since late February, a move that escalated after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets.

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, outlined a 14‑point proposal that calls for a permanent cessation of hostilities, the removal of the U.S. blockade, and a series of trust‑building guarantees. The plan emphasizes a lasting peace rather than a temporary ceasefire and demands that the United States lift restrictions on the strategic waterway that carries a third of the world’s oil.

In response, President Donald Trump said he is reviewing the Iranian proposal but expressed doubt that a deal can be reached. Trump’s remarks came a day after he voiced frustration with an earlier Iranian offer mediated by Pakistan. The Iranian side sent the new proposal to Pakistan, which had previously helped broker a ceasefire that began on April 8.

The IRGC’s ultimatum frames the choice as “an impossible military operation or a bad deal,” signaling Tehran’s willingness to intensify pressure if Washington does not comply. The United States, meanwhile, has insisted that Iran first end the blockade and halt uranium enrichment before any broader agreement.

Both sides continue to engage in naval confrontations, with ships being intercepted and attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The ongoing skirmishes underscore the fragile nature of the ceasefire and the strategic importance of the waterway for global energy markets.

What it means: The 30‑day deadline raises the stakes for diplomatic negotiations. If Washington lifts the blockade, it could open a path to discuss the 14‑point plan and potentially move toward a permanent end to the conflict. If the deadline passes without action, Tehran may increase naval pressure, risking further escalation in a region already volatile.

What to watch next: Whether the United States will announce a change in its blockade policy before the deadline expires, and how Iran’s IRGC will respond if the deadline is not met.