Iran says it has given US conditions for reopening Hormuz

Harry Archie September 20, 2026

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Iran says it has sent the United States its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz through mediators.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that Tehran had clearly communicated its demands to Washington and would not reopen the strategic waterway until the conditions are met.

The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, said the conditions include an end to the war on all fronts, the release of frozen Iranian funds and an end to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Iran has also demanded an end to US attacks on its territory and what it describes as interference in its internal affairs.

Ghalibaf said there would be no return to negotiations or reopening of the Strait until Iran’s rights are recognised and the United States fulfils its commitments under an agreement reached in June.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important routes for oil and gas shipments. Its continued closure has raised concerns about global energy supplies and contributed to higher oil prices.

Iran and the United States have been locked in a conflict since US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February. The two sides have since held talks through intermediaries, but disagreements over security, sanctions and navigation have prevented a lasting agreement.

Iranian officials say they remain open to diplomacy but have warned that they will respond militarily if the United States resumes attacks.