Iran says Strait of Hormuz will reopen only if US accepts Tehran’s conditions
The comments add uncertainty to diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the strategically vital waterway.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has stated that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is contingent upon the United States accepting Tehran's conditions, distancing the issue from ongoing negotiations between Iran and Oman. IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi emphasized that the United States must cease interfering in the regional negotiation process for the strait to reopen.
Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi indicated that Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, but the reopening would depend on additional conditions, including compensation from the United States. The Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, with the latter refusing to accept Iranian control over the waterway, which is crucial for global energy supplies.
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