Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Not Reopen Until Seven Conditions are Met

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Ship and helicopter at the Straight of Hormuz.

The Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until seven conditions set out by Iran in a June interim agreement with the United States are met, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday, according to Nournews.

“The Americans, who say something different in the media, have recently put forward proposals through a ⁠mediator. But they must understand that the period of dragging out the process and dictating one-sided demands is over," Ghalibaf was quoted as saying.

"The position of the Islamic Republic of Iran is completely clear and firm, and the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until our seven conditions, based on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, are met."

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said separately on Sunday ‌that ⁠a plan put forward by Tehran to resolve its dispute with Washington could lead to the Strait of Hormuz reopening within seven days if accepted.

Speaking to foreign ambassadors and diplomats in Tehran, Araghchi said Iran ⁠had clearly explained its conditions for reopening the strait and that they were linked to commitments the United States would have to accept.

He added that ⁠Tehran hoped Washington would choose diplomacy but warned that Iran was prepared to respond if the United States again chose military ⁠action.

“If they again move towards military solutions, we are more prepared than before and will take whatever action is necessary to defend ourselves,” Araghchi said.

Source: Reuters



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