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Iran Ties Hormuz Reopening To U.S. Concessions On Several Demands
Iran's Supreme National Security Council chief published a list of conditions Saturday that the U.S. must fulfill before Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.
- Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr issued the demands via Iranian media Saturday.
- $4.02 is the current average U.S. gas price, up from $3.16 one year ago.
- Iran's foreign minister said the two sides are 'very close' to an agreement.
- Both nations signed a temporary ceasefire in June; talks later broke down.
Why it matters: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical corridor for global energy shipments. Its closure since February has driven fuel price increases and market volatility.
- Iran retaliated for U.S. and Israeli airstrikes by halting maritime traffic and occasionally striking ships attempting to pass.
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Reuters1w+ULTIM'ORA MEDIO ORIENTE: Iran lega riapertura Hormuz a concessioni Usa su diverse questioniIIIran International1w+Iran parliament advances Hormuz bill targeting US, Israeli transit
France 241w+Iran vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed until US meets demands
Jerusalem Post1w+Why Gulf nations are flying in basic necessities as Hormuz closure raises cost of living - analysis
Associated Press1w+Iran won't reopen Strait of Hormuz without US concessions and other Mideast developmentsCNCTV News1w+Iran won't reopen Strait of Hormuz without US concessions and other Mideast developments
Fortune1w+Iran says it will reopen Straight of Hormuz — as soon as the U.S. makes 'amends' | Fortune
CNBC1w+U.S. reaffirms grip on Hormuz blockade, turning away 55 ships as talks stallIBTIBTimes1w+No Direct US-Iran Talks Now. Middle East Peace Missives Take Back Channel Route
Japan Times1w+Iran ties Hormuz reopening to U.S. concessions on several demands
Newsweek1w+Mark Esper says Iran thinks it's winning as Hormuz demands mountReaRealClearWorld1w+Why the U.S. Will Have To Accept a Hormuz TollLeft
The Independent1w+Trump ‘semi-negotiating’ with Iran over Strait of Hormuz re-opening
Al Jazeera1w+Iran changed the rules in Hormuz. The Gulf is changing the rules for Iran
HuffPost1w+Iran Ties Hormuz Reopening To U.S. Concessions On Several Demands
Political Wire1w+Why Is Iran Acting Like It Is Holding All the Cards?TBGThe Boston Globe1w+Iran is using Strait of Hormuz as leverage in dealing with Trump
The New York Times1w+Iran Insists Strait Will Stay Closed Until USA Agrees to Demands...
ABC News1w+Iran live updates: No negotiations with US but messages being exchanged, Tehran says
CNN1w+Rather than capitulating to the US, Iran toughens its demands over the vital Strait of Hormuz
MSNBC1w+Iran says U.S. must meet all conditions before Strait of Hormuz can reopen
CBS News1w+Live Updates: Trump says U.S. only "semi-negotiating" with Iran after Tehran sets demands to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Los Angeles Times1w+Iran makes new demands for opening Strait of Hormuz
Mediaite1w+Iran Demands U.S. ‘Correct its Behavior’ and Issues Sweeping Demands in Exchange for Opening Strait of HormuzRight coverage, 21 sources: The right frames Iran's demands as an overreach that derails promising talks and is unlikely to be accepted by the Trump administration.
NTD1w+Iran Again Refuses to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Unless US Meets Demands
The Epoch Times1w+Iran Again Refuses to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Unless US Meets Demands
ZeroHedge1w+Give Them An Inch...
Washington Examiner1w+Trump is paying twice for the same Iran strategy
Breitbart News1w+Iran's Top Diplomat Refuses to Directly Engage with U.S. Until Tehran's Demands Are Met
Citizen Free Press1w+Iran names steep price to reopen Strait of Hormuz.
National Post1w+A Hormuz deal was close. Now Iran says direct talks with U.S. are offTRSThe Right Scoop1w+BREAKING VIDEO – Ship on fire off the coast of Oman; suspected Iran attack…
The Washington Times1w+Iran says no direct talks with U.S. as it touts incoming deal on Strait of Hormuz
Daily Mail1w+Brazen Iran makes EIGHT demands of the US as it dangles opening the Strait of Hormuz in front of Trump... while launching another attack on allied ship in crucial waterway
FrontPage Magazine1w+Iran is Refusing to Make a Deal to Help the Dems
Just the News1w+Iran sets conditions for Strait of Hormuz reopening, calls for U.S. to correct its behaviorWhat’s next: The Trump administration had not commented on Iran's demands as of Saturday at noon ET.
- U.S. officials say sanctions lift only upon a nuclear deal; frozen assets require Iran to give up enriched uranium.
- Will the Trump administration engage with Iran's demands or treat them as a negotiating nonstarter?
- How durable are the Oman-brokered talks given the scope of Iran's conditions?