Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until US Meets Its Conditions
Parliament speaker says Tehran has relayed its demands to Washington through intermediaries and will not reopen the strategic waterway until they are satisfied
Iran's parliament speaker has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to shipping until the United States fulfills a set of commitments that Tehran has communicated through intermediary channels, according to a report by Anadolu Agency, the Turkish state-run news agency.
The speaker said Iran had conveyed specific conditions to Washington via third parties and ruled out any reopening of the strategic waterway until those conditions are met, Anadolu Agency reported.
The report did not specify the exact nature of the conditions set by Tehran or provide further details on the intermediaries involved in relaying the message to the United States.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage between Iran and Oman that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It is one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints for global oil and gas shipments, with a significant share of the world's seaborne oil trade passing through it.
Any disruption to traffic through the strait has historically raised concerns among energy markets and international shipping companies given the volume of crude oil and liquefied natural gas that transits the waterway daily.
Anadolu Agency's report did not include a response from the United States government to Iran's stated position, nor did it detail the current operational status of the strait.
This is a developing story and further details on the specific commitments Iran is seeking from the United States, as well as any American response, have not yet been made public.
Sources
- Iran says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until US fulfills commitments — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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