Iran’s Hardline Push Keeps Hormuz at Center of Talks

ISW-CTP’s Iran Update says Tehran’s hardliners, led by IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi, are unlikely to concede on the Strait of Hormuz or nuclear issues in upcoming talks, with Iran seeking to present a revised proposal that includes Oman but facing rejection. The regime is preparing for renewed pressure by shoring up internal unity and reconstituting missile/drone forces while considering countermeasures against the US blockade. In the region, Israel is adapting to Hezbollah FPV drones, and Iranian-backed groups remain active, signaling a continued risk of renewed conflict despite the ceasefire.