Middle East: Iran wants US concessions before opening Hormuz
Iran's Foreign Ministry reiterated that the US must meet Tehran's demands before the Strait of Hormuz is reopened and that ships transiting through will be expected to pay a fee. Follow DW for more.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that Iran will not resume operations in the Strait of Hormuz until the United States fulfills its demands. The impasse over the strait has caused a surge in global fuel prices and the spokesman said Tehran is engaging in talks with Oman regarding transit through the strait, potentially including a temporary shipping corridor.
However, any reopening of the strait hinges on negotiations with the United States. US President Donald Trump mentioned that the US is not conducting major talks with Iran, only "semi-negotiating" and "watching" the situation. Iran has also announced its intention to charge commercial vessels for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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