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Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Until U.S. Meets Its Demands
Iran has warned that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States changes its approach and agrees to conditions set by Tehran, escalating tensions over the crucial global energy corridor.
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, made the declaration on Tuesday, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency.
Rezaei said Tehran expects Washington to take concrete steps, including bringing an end to the ongoing war and unfreezing Iranian funds held overseas.
He also indicated that Iran has communicated additional demands to the United States through intermediaries, suggesting that diplomatic channels remain open despite the intensifying confrontation.
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, is one of the world’s most important energy routes. A prolonged closure could disrupt the movement of crude oil and other petroleum products, potentially sending shockwaves through global energy markets.
Iran’s latest position places further pressure on Washington as both sides face mounting international scrutiny over the conflict.
Tehran’s insistence that the strait will remain closed until its demands are addressed raises the prospect of prolonged disruption to shipping and renewed concerns over global oil supplies.
The development also puts pressure on regional powers and international mediators seeking to prevent the conflict from widening, as any sustained disruption around the Strait of Hormuz could have consequences far beyond the Middle East.