Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until US Meets Agreed Conditions
A top Iranian negotiator said the period of 'wasting time and dictating demands' is over, insisting Washington must fulfill a memorandum of understanding before the strait reopens.
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A senior Iranian negotiator has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States fulfills the terms of an agreed memorandum of understanding, declaring that the era of "wasting time and dictating demands" is over.
The comments came amid continuing tensions linked to the broader Iran-related conflict, with the strategic waterway, a critical artery for global oil shipments, at the center of the dispute. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the wider Arabian Sea, and a significant share of the world's seaborne oil trade passes through it.
Conditions tied to a prior agreement
According to the Iranian official, the reopening of the strait is contingent on Washington meeting obligations the two sides had previously agreed upon in a memorandum of understanding. The statement suggests Tehran views the current closure as leverage to secure compliance with terms it says the US has not yet fulfilled.
The development comes alongside reports of related regional activity, including strikes attributed to Yemeni forces on the Yemeni capital Sanaa, and a warning from US President Trump directed at Tehran, cautioning of consequences if demands are not addressed through other means.
The situation remains fluid, with officials on multiple sides issuing statements as the standoff continues. Given the strait's importance to global energy markets, any prolonged closure or disruption carries the potential to affect international oil prices and shipping routes.
Sources
- Iran war live: Hormuz Strait closed until US meets 7 agreed on conditions — Al Jazeera — All
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