Iran Sets Six Conditions to Reopen Hormuz
Iran laid out six conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, insisting the United States must first “correct its behaviour” — ending the war permanently, lifting its naval blockade and sanctions, withdrawing forces and paying war compensation. The foreign minister said an arrangement with Oman to manage shipping was “very close” but stressed it was “not a sign of the reopening” of the strait. A US official said Washington still expected a deal “soon”.
The hardline list, issued by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, laid bare how far apart the two sides remain even as officials speak of talks entering their final stages. Tehran wants a formal American climbdown; Washington wants the strait reopened without conditions. The Oman-brokered arrangement would route ships through Iranian and Omani waters but stops well short of restoring free passage. Oman called the negotiations “positive and constructive”, but Iranian hardliners oppose any concession. With demands this steep on the table, a quick breakthrough looks unlikely. Watch whether Iran’s council signs off on the Oman deal or the conditions harden further.