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Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed until US meets conditions
Iran’s new security chief Mohsen Rezaei has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States ends its war and blockade against Iran and agrees to a broader regional…
The Story in Brief
Iran’s new security chief Mohsen Rezaei has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States ends its war and blockade against Iran and agrees to a broader regional ceasefire, Al Jazeera reported. In a social media post after meeting China’s ambassador to Tehran, Rezaei said conditions also include the release of frozen Iranian assets and a ceasefire covering Lebanon and Gaza.
His remarks came as military activity continued around the Strait, the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, further dimming hopes of an early reopening of the vital shipping route. Rezaei also said any potential agreement with Oman over the Strait was separate from Washington, while Iran continued to press for closer ties with China.
The Indian Opinion
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical chokepoints. Iran's demand to keep it closed until broader ceasefire conditions are met in Gaza and Lebanon will rattle global oil markets and push shipping costs higher. The test to watch: whether India's diplomatic channels with Tehran and Washington can secure alternative routes or exemptions. Does New Delhi have a contingency plan if crude shipments face prolonged disruption from this single-source account?
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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