Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until conditions are met
Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if seven conditions are met, including lifting U.S. sanctions and ending the sea blockade. Iran’s foreign minister said there is no military solution and warned of a stronger response if the U.S. uses force. The U.S. has not attacked Iran since September 1, and the U.S. has shifted to economic pressure. Iran seeks a ceasefire and control over the strait, with conditions tied to the Islamabad Memorandum.
- Iran presented seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to U.S. officials, including lifting U.S. sanctions on its economy and ending the sea blockade against Iranian ports.
- Iran's Foreign Minister stated there is no military solution to the conflict with the United States and that only diplomacy based on justice and fairness can end it.
- Iran's Foreign Minister warned that military confrontation would result in a stronger U.S. response and said a response would follow if the U.S. used force.
- Iran has demanded a ceasefire across the Middle East and sought control over the shipping lane since the war began.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tehran clarified its positions through mediators.
- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the U.S. expressed views on the proposal, and the foreign ministry characterized the counterproposal as consistent with past nuclear proposals.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accepted the resignation of Oil Minister Paknejad.
- The United States has not attacked Iran since September 1.
- The seven conditions are based on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
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