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Iran: Strait of Hormuz to Stay Closed Until US Accepts Tehran's Terms

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the strait will remain closed without US agreement, as Tehran set conditions for reopening within seven days.


Abbas Araghchi and Rafael Grossi in Vienna, 2021
Abbas Araghchi and Rafael Grossi in Vienna, 2021 · Photo: IAEA Imagebank · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked until the United States agrees to terms set by Tehran, The National reported.

According to a report by Israel Hayom, the Islamic Republic set defined conditions for reopening the international shipping lane within seven days. The development comes against the backdrop of ongoing security tensions in the Persian Gulf and disruptions to tanker traffic along the route.

At this stage, full details regarding the exact nature of the conditions presented by Tehran or an official response from officials in Washington have not yet been released.

Sources: The National, www.israelhayom.com

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