Iran sets seven conditions for US to reopen Strait of Hormuz

September 12, 2026 at 11:42 PM1 min

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Iran has conveyed seven conditions to the United States through intermediaries for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Tasnim news agency reported. The strait will remain closed unless the conditions are met. A Monday agreement between Tehran and Muscat does not include the strait's reopening.

Key Facts

Iran conveyed seven conditions to the US through intermediaries for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz will not be opened unless the conditions are met.
The Monday agreement between Tehran and Muscat does not include the strait's reopening.
Under the agreement, entry to the Persian Gulf will pass entirely through Iranian territorial waters, while exit will pass partially through Iranian waters.
The southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz, which the US demands Iran open, will not be opened.

Iran's Conditions

Iran has set seven conditions for the United States before it will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to Tasnim news agency. The conditions were conveyed to Washington through intermediaries. A source told Tasnim that the strait will remain closed until the conditions are fulfilled.

Tehran-Muscat Agreement

The agreement between Tehran and Muscat, to be announced on Monday, does not include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Under the deal, entry to the Persian Gulf will pass entirely through Iranian territorial waters, while exit will pass partially through Iranian waters. The southern lane of the strait, which the US demands Iran open, will not be opened, the source said.