Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohammad-Bagher Zolghadr said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed unless the United States meets six conditions, including ending military threats, withdrawing forces, lifting sanctions, releasing frozen assets, and paying compensation, according to Iranian state media. The statement reinforces Tehran's position despite ongoing indirect negotiations.
At 16:44 Jerusalem today, Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohammad-Bagher Zolghadr reiterated the six conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the waterway will remain closed unless the United States meets them. The statement confirms the same set of demands previously published by the SNSC, which include an end to military threats, withdrawal of US forces, lifting of sanctions, release of frozen assets, and compensation for war damages.
The Zioneer's coverage of the story began at 16:44 Jerusalem, with an initial report that Zolqadr had stated the Strait will remain closed unless the US changes its conduct. Within minutes, a second report added the demand for US withdrawal, followed by the full list of six conditions attributed to Zolqadr. A fourth report quoted a senior Iranian official reiterating that the reopening is conditional on a change in US behavior. The rapid succession of statements reflects Tehran's coordinated messaging.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point of US-Iran tensions. As The Zioneer reported on Saturday, the SNSC's statement declared the council will not retreat "in war or in negotiation." Earlier background reports have noted that Iran has maintained the closure since June, and the US has issued ultimatums threatening military action if the Strait is not reopened.
It remains unclear whether the US will accept any of the conditions. Indirect negotiations have been ongoing, but no progress has been reported. The potential for further escalation remains, as the US has previously warned of "difficult military plans."
5 developments
- StrongIran issues new direct threat to US over Strait of Hormuz, warns of 'immediate' retaliation
- StrongIran declares Strait of Hormuz a 'red line,' warns of Gulf-wide retaliation
- DevelopingSenior US official: Iran must announce free passage in Strait of Hormuz by tomorrow or face 'difficult military plans'
- DevelopingIranian army spokesperson threatens states cooperating with US over Strait of Hormuz
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