Iran says Hormuz to remain closed until US meets conditions
Summary
Iran says it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the United States accepts its seven conditions for reopening the waterway. Iran’s leaders say they are ready to defend themselves and will continue both to negotiate and to fight if needed.Key Facts
- Iran’s top negotiator said the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the US meets seven conditions based on the Islamabad memorandum.
- The US made some proposals through a mediator after Iran’s diplomatic plan was presented.
- President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the strait last week.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a key route where about one-fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas moves during normal times.
- Iran said it is serious about diplomacy but ready to defend itself if the US takes military action.
- The strait has been mostly closed or disrupted for more than seven months due to US and Israeli strikes on Iran starting in February.
- Iran’s Foreign Minister urged the US to choose diplomacy and accept Iran’s plan.
- Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said reopening the strait is Iran’s main goal, separate from nuclear talks.
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