A Hormuz deal was close. Now Iran says direct talks with U.S. are off
'As long as the American violation of the Memorandum of Understanding continues and the U.S. does not make amends for its violations, there is no possibility of resuming negotiations': Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Iran has outlined a list of demands for the US to meet before Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. According to France 24, these demands include lifting the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, compensation for war damages, and the release of frozen Iranian assets.
Iran and Oman have reportedly reached a deal on managing the strategic waterway, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stating that an agreement on new shipping lanes is in its final stages. However, Araqchi reiterated that the strait would only reopen once the US meets other conditions.
The Strait of Hormuz, which carried a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments before Iran blocked it, has been closed in response to US and Israeli attacks. Iran and the US are not engaged in talks, with Tehran refusing to start negotiations as long as Washington breaches an interim deal signed in June. Messages are being exchanged via intermediaries.
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- Iran sets tough terms to reopen Strait of Hormuz france24.com
