- Iran has publicly dropped a list of demands that the US must meet before agreeing to open the waterway, with many demands going beyond the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreed on 17 June.
- Negotiations between Iran and Oman over a new arrangement for managing traffic through the Strait of Hormuz are described as "positive" and at an advanced stage, raising hope that shipping traffic could resume.
- Former Iran official Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr warns that the US must "correct" its behavior and meet the list of demands.
- The first condition is that the US must never threaten Iran with any language or insult the sanctities of the nation, and must stop threatening the country and assure that such threats will not happen again.
- The second condition demands an end to the war and aggression against Iran and its allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, and Iraq forever, with the June MoU mentioning "All fronts wey include Lebanon".
- The third condition is to lift the naval blockade and remove US naval and air forces from around Iran, which was supposed to end within 30 days under the June MoU but was not directly linked to the reopening of the Strait.
- The fourth condition demands full compensation for damage caused to Iran in two wars of aggression—the 12-day war in 2025 and the most recent war—now publicly linked to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The fifth and sixth conditions demand lifting the 'cruel and illegal' sanctions and unconditionally releasing frozen and stolen assets of the Iranian people, both previously discussed but now linked to the reopening of the strait.
Iran has set six conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to cease threats and lift sanctions.
Negotiations with Oman are described as "positive" and advanced, fostering optimism for renewed shipping traffic.
The demands include:
1. Cease threats against Iran. Iran insists the U.S. must stop threatening the nation and provide assurances against future threats.
2. End military aggression. Iran demands an end to military actions against itself and its allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, and Iraq.
3. Lift the naval blockade. The U.S. is expected to end its blockade within 30 days, as per the June MoU, but this is not directly linked to reopening the Strait.
4. Compensation for damages. Iran seeks full compensation for damages from past conflicts, linking this to the Strait's reopening.
5. Lift sanctions. Iran demands the removal of what it calls "cruel and illegal" sanctions, with a timetable for relief expected in negotiations.
6. Release frozen assets. Iran calls for the unconditional release of its frozen and stolen assets, a long-standing issue in negotiations.
These conditions reflect Iran's broader strategic goals and its insistence on linking them to the reopening of the vital waterway, crucial for global oil transport.
“The conditions include ending war against Iran's allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, and Iraq, lifting the naval blockade, and paying compensation for two wars of aggression. Iran's advisor Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr warned the US must 'correct' its behavior, while talks with Oman over a new traffic arrangement are at an advanced stage.”
BBC
