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Or sign-in if you have an account.A tenuous ceasefire towards peace was shaken when the U.S. launched airstrikes on Iran and blocked its global oil sales on Tuesday. Photo by Elke Scholiers /Getty ImagesIran rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s contention that peace talks could continue without a ceasefire, saying Washington must meet Tehran’s conditions for resolving transit issues through the Strait of Hormuz and normalizing its oil exports.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. 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If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe comments came hours after the U.S. demanded that Iran publicly declare all channels of the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping and pledge not to attack civilian vessels transiting the waterway. Tehran will face consequences if it fails to deliver the public assurance, senior Trump administration officials told reporters on condition of anonymity.The developments followed several nights of U.S. airstrikes and Iranian retaliation that sent oil prices higher this week and raised doubts about further talks toward a broader peace deal. Trump earlier on Friday said he considers the ceasefire agreed with Tehran in mid-June to be over.The recent tensions, along with a US Treasury move to revoke a waiver allowing Iran to sell its oil globally, posed the biggest challenges yet to the truce. The U.S.. has blamed Iran for attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz — the world’s most vital energy conduit. Tehran responded to the latest wave of U.S. strikes by hitting back at American bases in the region.Despite the latest flare-up in tensions, the U.S. officials said they expect expert-level discussions with Iran to continue. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Oman on Saturday for talks on the future of Hormuz.Iran is holding a three-day memorial ceremony for Khamenei, following a days-long funeral that drew large crowds to cities in Iran and neighbouring Iraq. Khamenei was killed in an attack as the US and Israel began their war on Iran at the end of February.His son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, on Saturday called for revenge for the killing of his father.“It is our certain and undeniable duty that this revenge be carried out,” he said in a post on X.Mojtaba hasn’t been seen in public or appeared on video since his appointment, days after the Feb. 28 airstrikes by the U.S. and Israel that killed his father and marked the start of the war. His absence has sparked questions about how badly he was wounded in the same attack and the extent of his involvement in negotiations with the U.S. to end the conflict.Iranian officials acknowledged he was injured but say he has been actively taking decisions during the conflict.—With assistance from Catherine Lucey.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. 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