Iran refutes Trump’s claim to ‘control’ Hormuz: What’s the latest in talks?
Summary
Iran denies President Donald Trump's claim that the US controls the Strait of Hormuz and says the waterway will stay closed until US demands are met. The strait is vital for global oil shipments and has been a conflict zone after the US and Israel began bombing Iran, causing major trade disruptions.Key Facts
- Iran’s security official Mohsen Rezaie said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed unless the US changes its behavior and accepts Iranian conditions.
- The strait is crucial because it carries about 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas during normal times.
- Iran closed the strait after US and Israeli attacks on Iran started in late February.
- The US and Iran both maintain blockades around the strait, leading to reduced shipping and ongoing attacks.
- The US Navy fired missiles at a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman for trying to break the US blockade on Iranian ports.
- Six people died in a separate attack by Iran-backed Houthi forces on a Saudi cargo ship in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait near Yemen.
- Iran wants the US to lift sanctions, return frozen assets, and pay compensation before reopening the strait.
- Saudi Arabia has created a new maritime alliance to protect shipping lanes affected by the conflict.
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