Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Until Conditions Are Met

Iran's parliament speaker stated that the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until seven conditions from a June interim agreement with the US are met.

Key points

• Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that the period of dragging out the process and dictating one-sided demands is over.
• Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that Iran's proposal could lead to reopening the strait within seven days if accepted.
• Araqchi warned that Iran is fully prepared to defend itself if the United States resorts to military action.

Why it matters

The continued closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz and the deadlock between Iran and the United States escalate regional tensions and threaten global shipping routes.