Iran won’t reopen Strait of Hormuz without US concessions and other Mideast developments - apnews.com
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue as Iran demands concessions, including the lifting of sanctions, before reopening the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has rejected these demands, instead calling for compensation for past Iranian actions.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global shipping lane; its closure or restricted access has significant implications for global oil prices and international security.
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday scoffed at Iran’s demand for reparations for devastation caused to the country by the U.S. and Israeli bombardment over the past five months — a demand he said Tehran’s negotiators hadn’t raised until now.
Here’s a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East. Full coverage can be found here .
Trump’s social media post Monday came after Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stressed that Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the U.S. meets its conditions.
Tehran wants the U.S. to end its blockade of Iranian ports, lift economic sanctions and release Iran’s frozen assets. It also said the U.S. must pay compensation for war damage.
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