Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have reiterated their stance that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets all of Tehran’s conditions, including compensation for war damages, according to multiple reports (,). The strait, a critical shipping route for global oil supplies, has been effectively blocked since the U.S. And Israel launched attacks in late February, escalating tensions in the region.
The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that there are no ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington, and that Iran has outlined a series of steep demands for the reopening of the waterway. These demands include financial compensation for damages caused by the attacks, as well as assurances against future threats to Iranian interests in the region.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have emphasized that the strait is not just a commercial route but a “theatre of war” for them, underscoring the strategic and political significance of the area. The U.S. Has been seeking commitments to end attacks on ships in the waterway, but Iran has not yet agreed to reopen the passage, maintaining its position that the U.S. Must first meet all its conditions.
