Iran says Strait of Hormuz won’t open until US corrects behaviour

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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States “corrects its behaviour,” listing conditions that include never threatening Iran, ending hostilities, lifting the naval blockade, withdrawing military forces, paying compensation for war damages, dropping sanctions, and releasing frozen assets. The statement, published by state media and attributed to secretary Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, came as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said talks with Oman over a temporary shipping route were “very close” but stressed that full reopening depends on broader US concessions.

Oman described the negotiations as “positive and constructive” but condemned attacks on vessels. Separately, the UAE accused Iran of an “act of piracy” after a missile struck an ADNOC-linked tanker in the strait. ADNOC said 15 of its vessels have been attacked since the conflict began, killing one crew member and injuring 20. No injuries were reported in the latest incident.