# Iran Guards Say Strait of Hormuz Stays Closed Until Demands Met 2026-08-09T17:48:36+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday they will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States meets a list of demands, including compensation for war damage, an end to the war, lifting of sanctions, and release of frozen assets. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied direct negotiations with Washington, saying only messages are exchanged via intermediaries. Talks with Oman on new maritime routes are in their final stages. The UAE accused Iran of striking an ADNOC tanker in the strait. Another vessel was hit off Oman, and a fire was reported. Houthi allies in Yemen resumed attacks on Saudi ports. US President Donald Trump told Axios his administration is “low-keying it” with Iran. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, with or without a deal. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - thehindu.com - siasat.com - timesnownews.com Tags: Houthi blockade, Iran, Revolutionary Guards, Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz, US sanctions Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iran-guards-say-hormuz-stays-closed-until-us-meets-demands/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iran-guards-say-hormuz-stays-closed-until-us-meets-demands/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.