Araghchi says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US agrees to Iran's terms
Iran will not allow the Strait of Hormuz to reopen until the US accepts its terms, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, warning that Tehran is ready to resume fighting if the standoff escalates, even as he insisted diplomacy remained possible. Indirect negotiations between Iran and the US were continuing through mediators Pakistan and Qatar, Mr Araghchi told Iraqi state television in an…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserted that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Iran secures its demands from the United States, warning that Tehran is prepared to resume hostilities if tensions intensify. He emphasized that indirect talks between the two nations continue via mediators Pakistan and Qatar, though remained open to diplomatic solutions.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported an oil tanker explosion near the Strait of Hormuz, blaming it on an Iranian naval mine strike, though such claims have not been substantiated. President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed the need for sanctions removal and cessation of threats with visiting Pakistani army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, who is mediating the conflict.
Qatar indicated ongoing communication between the US and Iran aimed at reaching a resolution swiftly. The US and Israel reportedly contemplate military actions, with US President Donald Trump reportedly endorsing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stance on large-scale strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities, though such plans were shelved due to political considerations.
Meanwhile, Israeli military preparations for a potential major offensive against Iran were also discussed as tensions escalated, hinting at further disruptions in regional shipping and energy markets.
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