Iran Sets Strict Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran Sets Strict Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz

The conditions include an end to US threats against Iran and insults to the country’s national and religious values. They also demand a permanent end to attacks against Iran and its allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, and Iraq, as well as the lifting of the US naval blockade and the withdrawal of US naval and air forces from around Iran. Furthermore, the demands call for compensation for damage from two imposed wars, the lifting of sanctions, and the unconditional release of frozen Iranian assets.

Broader Terms Than Previous Memorandums

The newly announced list broadens the terms Iran requires for reopening the strait, moving beyond a June US-Iran memorandum of understanding. While the earlier June memorandum treated several of these issues as part of a reciprocal and phased process, Zolghadr is presenting them as strict prerequisites that Washington must satisfy before traffic through the strait can resume.

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) supported this position, stating that reopening Hormuz depends on Washington accepting the conditions and is separate from parallel negotiations between Iran and Oman. IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi stated that whenever the United States accepts Iran’s conditions, the strait will certainly be reopened, as reported by the Aljazeera source. Conversely, an unnamed US official stated that the blockade of Iranian ports would be lifted once commercial traffic through Hormuz was restored without impediments.

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Oman Deal Proposals and Energy Market Impact

Meanwhile, a proposed Iran-Oman deal to manage the vital waterway is under review in Iran’s parliament, according to the semi-official Fars news agency cited by newstribune.com. The draft agreement envisions Iranian management over the entry of vessels into Hormuz, with the exit being overseen jointly by both countries. Transit would occur through a central corridor, while traffic via two other routes currently in limited use would cease within a specified timeframe.

The restrictions and ongoing deadlock have continued to affect energy markets. Brent crude rose to above $82 a barrel amid concerns that the proposed plan may fall short of achieving a wider resumption of energy flows from the Persian Gulf.

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Leadership and Diplomatic Stance

President Masoud Pezeshkian has voiced support for reaching an agreement, stating at a news conference broadcast by IRIB that now is the best time for a deal due to national cohesion, strength, and unity. Pezeshkian emphasized that Tehran and Washington should have established a mechanism to handle alleged violations rather than resorting to military confrontation.

Any new accord concerning the Strait of Hormuz ultimately requires approval from Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. According to newstribune.com, communicating with Khamenei remains very difficult as he has been in hiding since sustaining injuries in initial US-Israeli attacks in February.