Iran Demands Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz; Ghalibaf Declares Closure Until Terms Met

Iran's top negotiator, Ghalibaf, declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Iran's conditions are met. The statement was reported by al-mayadeen-english, which cited Ghalibaf's direct remarks. The closure has disrupted international shipping and raised concerns over energy supply stability. According to lithuanian-national-radio-and-television, Iran's negotiator conveyed its conditions to Washington through intermediaries, indicating that Tehran would agree to reopen the Strait if its demands are fulfilled. The report noted that the Strait has been blocked during the entire war in the Persian Gulf. Tehran says the closure is a strategic move to pressure the United States, while Washington has not yet responded publicly to the conditions. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway through which approximately 20% of the world's oil supply passes. Its closure has led to immediate economic and geopolitical repercussions, with global markets reacting to the potential disruption of oil flows.