Iran Won't Resume US Talks or Reopen Hormuz Until Washington Meets Its Terms, Official Says
A senior Iranian security official said Tehran's current seven conditions for engagement differ fundamentally from previous demands.
Iran will not resume talks with the United States or reopen the Strait of Hormuz until Washington meets its conditions, according to Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.
Rezaei said the seven conditions Iran is currently setting for renewed engagement are fundamentally different from those it had put forward previously, though the specific terms were not detailed in the available report. His comments suggest a hardened or reshaped negotiating position from Tehran regarding any potential resumption of dialogue with Washington.
The reference to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments through which a significant share of the world's seaborne crude passes, underscores the strategic leverage Iran holds in the standoff. Any disruption or restriction affecting the strait carries direct implications for global energy markets and international shipping.
The remarks come amid a prolonged period of tension between Iran and the United States, with talks over Tehran's nuclear program and broader security issues having stalled repeatedly in recent years. Rezaei's statement suggests Iran is maintaining a firm public stance ahead of any potential renewed diplomatic contact.
No response from US officials to Rezaei's comments was included in the available report, and it remains unclear when or whether the two sides might resume direct engagement.
Sources
- Iran not to resume US talks, reopen Hormuz until Washington meets its terms — official — TASS (Russia)
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