Iran says it will hold Strait of Hormuz until US meets all conditions
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and top officials declared they will maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz until the United States accepts a list of demands, including lifting sanctions and compensating for damages. The statement follows what Tehran calls US violations of a bilateral memorandum that briefly eased transit restrictions. A UAE oil tanker was reportedly attacked in the strait amid the escalating tensions.
Conditions for Opening
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohammad Baker Zolkadr listed demands that must be met before the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened, according to Kaktus Media. These include an end to threats against Iran, a halt to US military actions against the country and its regional allies, lifting of naval blockades and economic sanctions, return of frozen Iranian assets, and compensation for damages. IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohibbi told state television that the strait is now 'a conflict zone' and that Iran’s strategy is to keep it under control until the enemy accepts all terms.
Violations and Escalation
Kaktus Media reports that Iran and the US had signed a memorandum under which vessel traffic through Hormuz was to return to normal within a month. Iran claims it initially eased restrictions, restoring transit volumes to around 60% of normal levels, but then re-tightened measures after Washington allegedly resumed strikes on Iranian positions. Azattyq Ryhy notes that the UAE condemned an attack on one of its oil tankers in the strait, though no group claimed responsibility.
What's Next
Oman-mediated talks between Iran and the US are set to continue, but Tehran insists the strait’s reopening is a separate issue tied to its demands. It remains unclear whether Washington will make concessions or if further military incidents will derail diplomacy.
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Iran says it will hold Strait of Hormuz until US meets all conditions
