Iran war: IRGC says Hormuz to open if US accepts Iran's terms
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz did not depend on the outcome of ongoing talks with Oman. DW has more.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated on Saturday, August 8, 2026, that the Hormuz Strait would reopen if the United States accepted Iran's terms. This statement came amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, with President Donald Trump expressing optimism about reaching a satisfactory conclusion to the war through negotiations. However, the Pentagon has urged the US defense industry to expedite weapons production and delivery, indicating a decrease in the US military's weapons stocks due to the Iran war.
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