Iran stands by demands to end the war as US ramps up military pressure

What happened: Iran reported new US strikes, including on Qeshm island, and said the pressure will not change its demands to end the war. Tehran rejected US criticism of its seven conditions. Key numbers: US reward of up to $20m for information on Iran's nuclear programme. Why it matters: Mediators are trying to prevent large-scale US attacks while talks continue, and Washington appears unwilling to accept Iran's demands. An analyst said Iran is pursuing "controlled escalation" rather than all-out retaliation.

Iran reported new US strikes, including on Qeshm island, and said the pressure will not change its demands to end the war. Tehran rejected US criticism of its seven conditions.

Mediators are trying to prevent large-scale US attacks while talks continue, and Washington appears unwilling to accept Iran's demands. An analyst said Iran is pursuing "controlled escalation" rather than all-out retaliation.