{
  "id": 417159,
  "title": "Iran Guards say will not reopen Hormuz without US meeting Tehran's demands",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/iran-guards-say-will-not-reopen-hormuz-without-us-meeting-tehrans",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T21:57:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-iran-hormuz-reopening-demands-6308791"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared on Sunday (Aug 9) their refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States met their demands, which include compensating Iran for war damage. This blockade of the vital energy conduit has caused concern among allies, disrupted markets, and led to rising prices. However, US President Donald Trump stated that his approach to Tehran was \"low-keying it,\" suggesting he believed he could wait them out economically. Iran insists on retaining control of Hormuz, charging tolls for passage, and attacking ships it believes are attempting to bypass the designated route. The closure of Hormuz has contributed to the breakdown of a ceasefire and has led to calls for both sides to return to the terms set out in a June memorandum.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Iran says Oman deal is in ‘final stages’ but US must open Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/iran-says-oman-deal-is-in-final-stages-but-us-must-open-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-08-09T19:15:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Iran fires cruise missiles at oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz setting vessel ablaze near Oman: Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/iran-fires-cruise-missiles-at-oil-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz-setting",
        "published": "2026-08-09T22:08:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Oil extends gains as Hormuz deal remains elusive",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/oil-extends-gains-as-hormuz-deal-remains-elusive",
        "published": "2026-08-09T23:07:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/iran-ties-hormuz-reopening-to-us-concessions-on-demands",
        "published": "2026-08-09T23:56:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Tehran demands US concessions as Iran, Oman near Hormuz shipping pact",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/tehran-demands-us-concessions-as-iran-oman-near-hormuz-shipping-pact",
        "published": "2026-08-10T00:10:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Hormuz won’t be reopened until US meets our demands – Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/hormuz-wont-be-reopened-until-us-meets-our-demands-iran",
        "published": "2026-08-10T00:31:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "US, Iran approach key point in Hormuz talks as Trump weighs next steps",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/us-iran-approach-key-point-in-hormuz-talks-as-trump-weighs-next-steps",
        "published": "2026-08-10T01:24:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}