Iran issues new demands, says Strait of Hormuz won’t reopen until US ‘corrects’ behavior
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Iran on Saturday issued new demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying the crucial waterway will stay closed until the U.S. “corrects its behavior.”
In a statement, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said the U.S. must permanently end the war with Iran and its armed allies in the region, as well as vow to never threaten Iran again. The U.S. must also lift the naval blockade of Iranian ports and withdraw its military from the area, per the statement.
The U.S. needs to “completely compensate” Iran for war damage, lift sanctions and “unconditionally” release frozen assets, as well.
The news comes as new attacks on commercial vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz continue — even after President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war is near.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said an Iranian missile hit an ADNOC-owned vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz. ADNOC said that there were no casualties following the attack.
Separately, another commercial vessel near Oman reported being hit. Investigators said the are working to determine whether the two incidents are connected.
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The Trump administration has continued to signal its willingness to pursue negotiations, while warning Tehran that military action remains an option if diplomacy fails.
“I don’t think they can go much longer,” Trump said on Thursday, adding that his team is “doing fine” in the negotiations.
Last week, Trump said the U.S. was prepared to launch a major strike against Iran — before delaying action to allow talks to continue.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The Associated Press contributed to this report.