IRGC sets six ceasefire conditions, expands maritime blockade

The IRGC has publicly articulated six conditions for a ceasefire, signaling a hardening of Iran's negotiating stance. Concurrently, the IRGC is expanding its maritime blockade, likely in the Strait of Hormuz, increasing risks to global energy transit. The move suggests Tehran is leveraging military pressure to extract concessions, with the expansion of the blockade representing a significant escalation.