Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has outlined six conditions for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, linking the strategic waterway’s status to broader political, military and economic demands on the United States.
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said the strait would remain closed until Washington changes its approach.
In full, and in his words, here are the six terms Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr demanded from the US to reopen the strait:
- Never, and in no language, threaten Iran or insult the sanctities of this nation.
- Permanently end the war and aggression against Iran and Iran’s allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen and Iraq.
- Lift the naval blockade and withdraw its military forces (naval and air) from around Iran.
- Pay in full, without any reduction, the damages caused to Iran by the two wars of aggression and imposition.
- Lift the unjust and illegal sanctions against the Iranian nation.
- Unconditionally release the blocked and stolen assets of the Iranian people.
IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi said reopening Hormuz depended on Washington accepting the conditions.
Meanwhile, President Masoud Pezeshkian said he believed it was “the best time for an agreement”, as negotiations involving Iran and Oman continue.
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