{
  "id": 11903033,
  "title": "Iran says Hormuz will not reopen until conditions are met",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/iran-says-hormuz-will-not-reopen-until-conditions-are-met",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T09:45:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/04/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-will-not-reopen-until-conditions-are-met"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DUBAI - Iran has clarified the conditions it demands before reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to statements from Iran's foreign minister and parliament speaker. The Strait, a crucial chokepoint for global oil shipments, remains closed since Iran's naval forces blocked passage in June. Iranian officials argue the US must meet Tehran's demands before the waterway is reopened.\n\nForeign Minister Abbas Araqchi revealed on Sunday that Tehran has presented its seven conditions to the United States as part of an interim agreement from June. These conditions are linked to commitments Washington would need to accept for the Strait to be reopened. Araqchi stated that Iran has \"clearly explained\" these requirements, which include unspecified US concessions.\n\nParliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf echoed Araqchi's stance, emphasizing that Iran will not lift the embargo on the Strait until all seven conditions are met. He criticized the US for offering conflicting information to the media while making proposals through a mediator. Qalibaf warned that the era of dragging out the dispute and imposing unilateral demands has ended.\n\nAraqchi also suggested that if the US accepts Tehran's proposal, the Strait could reopen within seven days. He told foreign ambassadors and diplomats in Tehran that Iran has fully articulated its conditions and is hopeful for a diplomatic resolution. However, he cautioned that Iran remains prepared to defend itself if Washington again opts for a military solution, indicating a readiness to take decisive action if necessary.",
  "summary": "Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until seven conditions are met.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Iran not to reopen Strait of Hormuz until conditions are met, Nournews reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/iran-not-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-until-conditions-are-met-nournews",
        "published": "2026-10-04T08:07:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until its conditions are met",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-will-not-reopen-until-its-conditions-are",
        "published": "2026-10-04T08:22:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Iran's foreign ministry spokesman: Strait of Hormuz 'main concern' of leadership",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/irans-foreign-ministry-spokesman-strait-of-hormuz-main-concern-of",
        "published": "2026-10-04T08:48:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Iran says Hormuz will not reopen until conditions are met",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/iran-says-hormuz-will-not-reopen-until-conditions-are-met-11903725",
        "published": "2026-10-04T09:45:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Iran responds to US proposals on nuclear issue and Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/iran-responds-to-us-proposals-on-nuclear-issue-and-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-10-04T09:59:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until conditions are met",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-will-not-reopen-until-conditions-are-met",
        "published": "2026-10-04T10:12:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Iran says Hormuz to remain closed until US meets conditions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/iran-says-hormuz-to-remain-closed-until-us-meets-conditions",
        "published": "2026-10-04T11:11:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Iran will not reopen Strait of Hormuz until its conditions from June are met, Ghalibaf says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/iran-will-not-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-until-its-conditions-from-june",
        "published": "2026-10-04T11:42:18.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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