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Iran Sets Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz, Demands US Lift Blockade and Cease Hostilities

Iran and Oman have agreed to open a temporary corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran has set conditions for full reopening, including the US lifting a blockade on Iranian ports, paying compensation, and withdrawing sanctions. The US declared the strait open after removing Iranian mines, but Iran insists shipping depends on US talks.

Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, stated that Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, with some routes passing through Oman's territorial waters and others through Iran's. However, the IRGC emphasized that the strait will not reopen unless the US lifts the blockade on Iranian ports, pays compensation, and withdraws sanctions. The US declared the strait open after removing mines placed by Iran, asserting that international transit routes are free of Iranian sea mines.

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The United States declared the Strait of Hormuz open after removing mines placed by Iran, stating that international and recognized transit routes are free of Iranian sea mines.

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International and recognized transit routes in the Strait are free of Iranian sea mines.

The IRGC stated that both countries had reached an agreement on the control of the strait and the sharing of related revenues, but an Iranian high-ranking official later said that the two countries are still negotiating the details.

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The IRGC spokesperson emphasized, 'We will not reopen the strait unless the United States lifts the blockade on Iranian ports, pays compensation, and withdraws sanctions.'

Timelines

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WireAzerbaijan Press AgencyAug 29, 12:35 AM
Iranian President sets conditions for reopening Hormuz - Apa.az

Iranian President sets conditions for reopening Hormuz Apa.az

IndependentBangladesh PratidinAug 28, 01:59 PM
Iran sets conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz - en.bd-pratidin.com

Iran sets conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz en.bd-pratidin.com

IndependentWIONAug 28, 12:40 PM
Will Strait of Hormuz reopen soon? Iran agrees to set conditions after Qatar talks - WION

Will Strait of Hormuz reopen soon? Iran agrees to set conditions after Qatar talks  WION

IndependentThe West AustralianAug 28, 10:35 AM
Iran war diplomacy turns to reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran is preparing a list of conditions to allow traffic to flow through the Strait of Hormuz after Qatari meditators pressed Tehran on freedom of navigation.

StateIRNAAug 28, 10:15 AM
Iran, Oman agree to open temporary shipping corridor through Strait of Hormuz: Top security official

Tehran, IRNA – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Major General Mohsen Rezaei says Iran and Oman have agreed to open a temporary corridor through the Strait of Hormuz for ships to enter and exit.

WireAustralian Associated PressAug 28, 09:55 AM
Iran war diplomacy turns to reopening Strait of Hormuz - aapnews.aap.com.au

Iran war diplomacy turns to reopening Strait of Hormuz  aapnews.aap.com.au

IndependentThe IndependentAug 28, 09:39 AM
Iran-US war latest: Tehran drafting list of conditions to open Hormuz as Trump sends new warship to Middle East

Trump insists US is still winning against Iran and willing to do ‘whatever it takes’

IndependentDaily NewsAug 28, 09:15 AM
Iran Presses US to Meet Conditions First Before Opening the Strait of Hormuz

Iran is preparing a list of conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz again, following a mediator's request for the Tehran government to specify these conditions. Ending the conflict in the region is one of them.

PublicRTEAug 28, 07:30 AM
Mediators place renewed focus on reopening Hormuz

Iran war mediators have placed ⁠renewed emphasis on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran agreeing to draw up a list of conditions to restore normal traffic.

IndependentArab NewsAug 28, 07:21 AM
Iran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of Hormuz - Arab News

Iran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of Hormuz  Arab News

IndependentTuổi TrẻAug 28, 06:53 AM
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1,468 people missing after floods at Nepal-China border; Mr. Trump asserts Russia will not attack NATO.

IndependentEl UniversoAug 28, 06:45 AM
U.S. declares Strait of Hormuz open after removing mines placed by Iran

International and recognized transit routes in the Strait are free of Iranian sea mines.

IndependentDeccan HeraldAug 28, 05:37 AM
Iran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of Hormuz
WireReutersAug 28, 05:34 AM
Iran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of Hormuz - Reuters

Iran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of Hormuz  Reuters

IndependentAl JazeeraAug 28, 05:23 AM
Iran says it will name its terms for reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran to issue terms for reopening Strait of Hormuz as mediating countries send delegations to Tehran to revive talks.

IndependentThe Dong-a IlboAug 28, 03:47 AM
Iran's Security Chief: 'Conditions for Reopening the Strait of Hormuz Being Prepared... Including Ceasefire within the Region'

Iran is preparing a list of conditions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz at the request of mediators, and the Iranian security chief stated on the 27th (local time) that the list includes the cessation of hostilities within the region. According to foreign media such as The Times of Israel (TOI), Mohsen Rezaei, the chief of staff of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), said during an interview with Lebanon's Al Manar TV on the same day, 'Iran has reached an agreement with Oman on the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.' He added, 'Some parts of the route will pass through Oman's territorial waters, while others will pass through Iran's territorial waters.' He further noted, 'If the United States accepts Iran's conditions, ships will be allowed to pass through the designated central route.' The previous day, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that both countries had reached an agreement on the control of the strait and the sharing of related revenues. However, an Iranian high-ranking official later said that the two countries are still negotiating the details. The IRGC spokesperson emphasized, 'We will not reopen the strait unless the United States lifts the blockade on Iranian ports, pays compensation, and withdraws sanctions.'

WireIranian Labour News AgencyAug 28, 01:27 AM
Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz Depends on Iran's Implementation of US Conditions

The head of the National Security Council stated that the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is linked to Iran's implementation of US conditions, including efforts to halt the war in western Asia, particularly in Lebanon and Gaza.

IndependentThe StarAug 28, 01:03 AM
Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz, top security official Rezaei says - The Star

Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz, top security official Rezaei says  The Star

IndependentStraits TimesAug 28, 12:54 AM
Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz, top security official Rezaei says - The Straits Times

Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz, top security official Rezaei says  The Straits Times

WireReutersAug 28, 12:50 AM
Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz, top security official Rezaei says - Reuters

Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz, top security official Rezaei says  Reuters

IndependentThe West AustralianAug 28, 12:49 AM
Iran to set conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran is preparing ‌a list of conditions to open the Strait of Hormuz, an official says, as Qatar's prime minister visits Tehran in a bid to relaunch diplomacy.

WireAustralian Associated PressAug 28, 12:47 AM
Iran to set conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz - aapnews.aap.com.au

Iran to set conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz  aapnews.aap.com.au

IndependentAkşamAug 28, 12:32 AM
Critical Move at Hormuz Knot: Iran Imposes 'Channel' Condition on Ships

Muhsin Rizaee, the Secretary-General of Iran's National Security Council, stated in a declaration following talks with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdurrahman Al Thani, that they prepared a list of conditions to open the Strait of Hormuz at the request of mediators.

StateTASSAug 28, 12:27 AM
Shipping in Strait of Hormuz depends on US talks — Iranian Security Council chief - tass.com

Shipping in Strait of Hormuz depends on US talks — Iranian Security Council chief  tass.com

IndependentHamshahriAug 28, 12:03 AM
Iran Announces Conditions for Reopening the Strait of Hormuz to the United States | Iran Has Permitted a Temporary Route for Ships to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz

The Chairman of the Supreme National Security Council stated: Iran has gradually managed the stages of war.

IndependentMiddle East EyeAug 27, 11:54 PM
Iran is preparing list of conditions to reopen Hormuz, says security chief - Middle East Eye

Iran is preparing list of conditions to reopen Hormuz, says security chief  Middle East Eye