Iran makes dramatic new demands around Strait of Hormuz
Iran has issued new, stringent demands for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including the lifting of sanctions and the withdrawal of U.S. military forces. These demands complicate ongoing negotiations and heighten tensions in the region.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global shipping lane; disruptions here have immediate impacts on global oil prices and international security.
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Iran issued dramatic new demands around the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz , and the United Arab Emirates said one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile. Yemen’s military attacked the country’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels . And Turkey’s Kurdish peace bill won approval in parliament .
Here’s a look at developments across the Middle East on Saturday. Full coverage can be found here .
Iran’s politburo-like body known as the Supreme National Security Council said the Strait of Hormuz will not open until the United States “corrects its behavior,” issuing new demands that could shake up talks on a deal to manage the waterway and traffic on it.
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