Iran Rejects US Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran has labeled a United States proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as insufficient, maintaining the waterway's closure until seven specific conditions are met.
The Government of Iran has rejected a United States response to its seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, describing the American proposal as insufficient. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated that the waterway will remain closed to the U.S. and no negotiations will occur until all demands are satisfied. While Tehran acknowledges that Washington accepted some conditions, other points remain unresolved.
A primary point of contention is the sequence of negotiations. The United States insists on addressing Iran's nuclear program immediately, whereas Iran demands that discussions first focus on restoring security and maritime traffic in the strait. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei noted that Tehran is continuing to review the U.S. response and will reply via intermediaries once the process is complete.
The diplomatic stalemate follows a conflict that began on February 28 with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. The resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted a critical shipping route that previously handled approximately 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. Qatar and Pakistan continue to act as mediators, relaying messages between Washington and Tehran to end the conflict.
