Iran-US tensions deepen as President Masoud Pezeshkian condemns Washington’s alleged genocidal mindset and warns over the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian government has repeatedly accused the United States and Israel of targeting civilian infrastructure during their military campaign. The United States has demanded restrictions on uranium enrichment and guarantees that Iran will not produce a nuclear weapon. Iran argues that the United States uses threats and military force while claiming to defend a rules-based order. Unless both sides reach an agreement, Iran-US tensions are likely to remain a major source of instability across the Middle East.