In a televised interview with Al Manar TV, Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, outlined a list of conditions that must be met before the vital Strait of Hormuz can resume normal shipping traffic. Rezaei said the conditions were presented to mediators after they asked Tehran to spell them out.
Key demands from Tehran
According to Rezaei, the primary demand is that the United States end what Iran describes as a blockade of its ports. He added that Washington must also provide compensation for damages incurred during the conflict and lift all sanctions that have been imposed on Iranian entities.
Rezaei emphasized that ending the regional war – the fighting that began in February – is another essential condition. “We will not allow the strait to reopen unless these steps are taken,” he said through an interpreter.
Shipping corridor with Oman
Iran has reportedly reached an agreement with neighboring Oman to establish a designated shipping corridor through the strait. The corridor would run partly in Omani waters and partly in Iranian waters, with vessels using a central channel under the new arrangement.
Both countries are still working out the details of how to share control of the waterway and the revenues it generates, according to a senior source familiar with the negotiations.
Impact on global energy markets
Before the conflict erupted, the Strait of Hormuz handled roughly one‑fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. Since the war began, maritime traffic through the narrow passage has largely ceased, contributing to volatility in global energy prices.
Cease‑fire agreements announced by the United States and Iran in April and again in June were intended to restore the flow of commerce, but those pacts have not held, leaving the strait effectively closed.
International response
U.S. officials have not publicly responded to Rezaei’s latest demands. The United States continues to enforce sanctions on Iran and maintains a naval presence in the region, citing concerns over regional stability and the safety of commercial vessels.
Analysts note that the reopening of the strait would require a significant diplomatic breakthrough, as both sides remain entrenched in broader geopolitical disputes.
What comes next?
Negotiators from Iran, Oman and the United States are expected to continue discussions in the coming weeks. The outcome will have direct implications for global energy supplies, shipping costs, and the broader strategic balance in the Persian Gulf.
For now, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and the world watches to see whether Tehran’s conditions will be met or if the stalemate will persist.
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