Iran sets 7 conditions to open Hormuz, ready to respond if US chooses military action

The Middle East war has shaken the world, and attacks from both sides appear to have stopped. However, tension continues in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran is insisting on opening the Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial for meeting about 20% of the world's oil demand. But it has its own conditions. A US Navy blockade remains in place around this sea route. In the latest update, Iran has clearly told the US, 'Hormuz will not open until our seven conditions are met.'

Reuters, citing local Nour News, reported that Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz will not open until seven Iranian conditions set in the June interim agreement with the United States are fulfilled. This statement came a few days after Tehran received a response from Washington to its diplomatic proposal.

Quoting Ghalibaf, the report said, 'Americans, who have been saying different things in the media, recently put forward a proposal through mediators. But they must understand that the era of unnecessarily prolonging the process and imposing one-sided demands is over.'

In addition to the Iranian Parliament Speaker, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a separate statement on Sunday. He said, 'If Tehran accepts the proposed plan to resolve the dispute with the US, the Strait of Hormuz can be opened within seven days.'

Speaking with foreign ambassadors and diplomats in Tehran, Araghchi said that Iran has clearly stated its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. These conditions are linked to commitments the US must accept.

Araghchi further clarified Iran's next stance if the US does not agree. He said, 'Tehran hopes Washington will choose diplomacy, but if the US again chooses military action, Iran is ready to respond.'

Due to the long-standing tension between the US and Iran, crude oil prices in international markets have continuously risen above $100 per barrel. –Agency