Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman 'very close' – but not enough to reopen strait
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that reopening the strait depends on other conditions, including U.S. compensation to Iran. Meanwhile, the UAE said Iran attacked an Emirati vessel that attempted to cross the waterway
Iran has issued a list of stringent demands before reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which includes compensation for war damage, lifting the naval blockade and sanctions on Iran, and releasing frozen assets. The United Arab Emirates reported that one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile, while Yemen's military attacked the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
Turkey's parliament approved a Kurdish peace bill, and a defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey was discussed, though it is not aimed against any third country. Meanwhile, Yemen's military launched attacks on the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in response to their recent strikes in Yemen.
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