Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until its conditions are met

Iran has declared it will not resume using the Strait of Hormuz until its seven conditions are met, as indirect talks with the United States remain stalled and officials in Tehran gear up for potential renewed conflict. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf stated Washington's recent proposals contradicted public assertions, but Tehran's position remained firm.

He did not disclose the US proposals but emphasized the need for Tehran's conditions to be fulfilled before reopening the strait. Iran, led by hardliners, affirmed readiness for both negotiation and war, with the military option not ruled out. Diplomatic efforts thus far have been unsuccessful, with the last round of indirect meetings between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US envoys yielding no breakthroughs.

Iran presented a seven-day plan for reopening the strait and returning to talks, contingent on meeting Tehran's conditions. The UAE reiterated its commitment to resolving disputes with Iran peacefully, rejecting Iranian claims to disputed islands and vowing to pursue its rights responsibly. The crisis coincides with the ongoing war, reshaping regional security and prompting both sides to prepare for possible renewed hostilities despite open diplomatic channels.