Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itself
- On Saturday, Iran's Supreme National Security Council issued a statement declaring the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States "corrects its behavior," setting new conditions for reopening the crucial waterway.
- Council Secretary Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr demanded the United States permanently end military threats, withdraw forces, lift port blockades, and "completely compensate" Iran for war damage while "unconditionally" releasing frozen assets.
- Separately, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that Tehran and Muscat are "very close" to reaching an agreement on a transit route, distinct from the council's broader demands.
- President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his team is "doing fine" in negotiations, though the United States has not yet commented on Iran's latest conditions for restoring Persian Gulf shipping.
- Negotiators face a 60-day deadline to finalize a deal, expiring in just over a week, with the agreement aimed at providing stability to global oil markets amid ongoing strait disruptions.
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Negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz have reached their final stages, but no agreement has yet been reached on a full reopening of the route. Iran is demanding that the US halt attacks, lift sanctions, return seized assets, and compensate for losses. The US has indicated it will lift the blockade upon reaching an agreement. Meanwhile, tensions persist over shipping security and maritime access.
Tehran, Iran.- The Guardians of the Iranian Revolution stated this Sunday that they will maintain the blockade of the Strait of Ormuz, a crucial road for the world economy, until the United States accepts all of Tehran's demands, including the payment of compensation for the damage caused during the war.This strategic route for world oil trade remains blocked by Iran, which regularly attacks ships crossing the Strait without its authorization.Th…
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The reopening of this vital passage for world trade is currently Washington's priority.
The Strait of Ormuz will remain locked as long as Washington does not accept the conditions imposed by Tehran, the Guardians of the Revolution insisted.
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