- Iran's Supreme National Security Council has said the Hormuz will open only when the US "corrects its behaviour".
- Iran also demands from the US a permanent end to the war, removal of naval blockade from Iranian ports, and withdrawal of military.
- The US must also completely compensate Iran for war damage, lift sanctions, and unconditionally release frozen assets.
- JD Vance says Iran has 'no plans' to toll the Strait of Hormuz, but emphasizes 'we don't trust, we verify'.
- Vance said the US is working on setting up a 'traffic scheme' for safe passage of ships, including demining.
- Vance said the US wants 'a commitment' from the Iranians that they're not going to fire at commercial vessels, and described Iran as 'hurting in a big way'.
US Vice President JD Vance has reiterated that Iran has assured the US it has "no plans to toll the Strait of Hormuz," a vital waterway for global oil transport. Vance emphasized the importance of verification over trust, stating, "we don't trust, we verify", during an interview with Fox News.1
Vance explained that the US expects oil and gas flow from the Gulf to remain stable, as promised by Iran. He noted, "What we're really working through now is how you can actually set up a traffic scheme so that the ships that pass can pass through safely", which includes measures like demining.5
However, Iran's Supreme National Security Council has made it clear that the Strait will only reopen when the US "corrects its behaviour." Iran's demands include a permanent end to the war, lifting of sanctions, and the withdrawal of military forces. Additionally, they seek "complete compensation" for war damages and the "unconditional" release of frozen assets.2
Vance also highlighted the need for a commitment from Iran not to target commercial vessels, acknowledging the pressure Iran faces, stating, "They're hurting in a big way. They want this thing to be over" regarding Operation Epic Fury.
“Vance said the US is working on a 'traffic scheme' for safe passage, including demining, and wants a commitment from Iran not to fire at commercial vessels. Iran's Supreme National Security Council says Hormuz will open only when the US 'corrects its behaviour', and also demands permanent end to war and release of frozen assets.”
